Key Account Manager – Specialty Adhesives
Location
Mexico
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Key Account Manager – Specialty Adhesives
ITW
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, understanding their needs, and providing solutions to maximize customer satisfaction • Develop and implement a robust plan to achieve significant growth within the Adhesives related industries • Tactical and operational planning with the Segment Manager to determine primary objectives within accounts • Align with distributor network to promote significant growth in region through identifying opportunities at major accounts • Develop and report accurate sales forecasts by account and product line and understand changes in demand • Identify and resolve customer pain points and offer solutions • Collaborate with product management and development to identify new product requirements and aid in the development and launch of new products within our Innovation Framework • Demonstrate strong Sales Excellence including disciplined competency in the understanding and utilization of Sales Force CRM • Collaborate with Channel management to support accounts and channel partners to grow the wider business • Participate in market/channel projects as required to support the overall business strategy • Effectively communicate with others inside and outside of the company in a tactful, courteous manner to promote excellent customer service • Promote, support, and adhere to all safety and quality related policies and procedures
Job Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
- 5+ years of industrial B2B sales experience or Key Account Management experience required
- Experience selling technical or engineered products, such as adhesives, specialty chemicals, polymers, coatings, or related industrial solutions
- Prior experience selling to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with a proven growth record, preferably within the Automotive, Electronics, and General Industrial markets
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or science-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Strong business acumen, strategic account planning skills, executive presence, and demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and solutions to audiences with diverse levels of understanding
- Familiarity with Sales Processes and CRM - specifically Sales Force
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel 60%-70%
Benefits
- Growth and development opportunities
- Flexibility within the framework
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