Account Manager – Raw Material Chemicals for the Personal Care Market - MRINetwork Jobs

Raw material chemical supplier is looking to fill a critical Account Manager position; home-based in the North Los Angeles, CA area. The ideal location would be near Chatsworth, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful regional chemical supplier focused on selling raw material commodity and specialty chemicals to multiple manufacturing markets. The key market for this territory is Personal Care Product Manufacturing. This is an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging position. It's a solid income and career growth opportunity as well.  There should be minimal overnight travel.

Responsibilities: Manage and aggressively grow an existing territory and account base in the North Los Angeles area. Sell a broad range of commodity and specialty chemicals to the personal care manufacturing market in the territory. The business requires selling on a commercial level to purchasing, operations, and sometimes laboratory personnel. Prospect for and develop new opportunities at existing accounts, as well as develop new accounts. Manage pricing, trouble shooting, new product introductions, etc. Communicate effectively with management, suppliers, and customers. Develop the sales strategy for the territory. Effectively use a CRM program to manage territory and account information.

Requirements: 4+ years of chemical industry sales experience to the personal care manufacturing market. A strong track record of sales success. High energy with the capacity to handle a large volume of activity. A college degree is required, but the concentration is open. Must be very professional, self-motivated, have competitive drive, and the ability to manage many activities, products, accounts, pricing, etc.

Company Information: Western Regional raw material chemical supplier.

Compensation: Base: $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience. Plus, bonus targeted to pay at 25% of base salary annually.  Company car allowance. Excellent company benefits. Opportunities for career growth and advancement.