Sales Account Manager I

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. The Sales Account Manager will direct efforts to achieve sales goals in markets in accordance with regional marketing/sales plans. They will also be responsible for the development of new business for specialty films products and maintaining existing business. Major Tasks and Responsibilities Manage NA sales activities with assigned regional accounts with goal of maximizing sales, profitability at these accounts. Maximize sales growth through new business development activities to support long term growth of Specialty Films. Define and help establish key pricing strategies with sales/commercial lead, to achieve desired market share. Negotiate price revisions and sales contracts. Collect and communicate strategic competitive and industry information to business team to help drive growth strategy initiatives and analyze product offerings/portfolio. Provide account activity reports and consistent tracking of opportunities. Participate in industry associations and trade shows, attending events to maintain and share knowledge on industry trends. Provide guidance and coaching to lower-level employees as needed Engage beyond account level, understand and manage the value chain of assigned accounts. Support NA business analysis and insights generation on need base. Ability to travel up to 75% Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in science or technical discipline with 4 years of commercial experience Previous industrial sales experience Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of plastic materials; properties, applications and fabrication techniques Familiarity with plastics films extrusion Knowledge and Skills Proficiency in digital platforms and business software including Microsoft Office Excellent communication and selling skills Ability to work in field/home office and be self-motivated Negotiation skills Travel required up to 75% #LI-Hybrid YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now! Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law. Contact Us Info-Hotline: 1 844-522-6775 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736. If you can't find you dream job in our job board, you can still connect with us. Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse. Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy. There’s life at work and outside of work. At Covestro, we see the whole picture. Learn more about our benefits. Learn more about how Diversity, Equity & Inclusion helps us push boundaries. Find out how to successfully apply and what to expect from our hiring process. Follow us for the latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram @Covestro