Account Manager Food Ingredients

We create chemistry but we are much more than a chemistry company We’re engineers, scientists, technical experts and logistics specialist. We’re problem solvers, advisers and product designers. We have 100 years of experience, a global network and a great passion for chemistry that comes from the heart. This is how me make sure that our plastics drive the cars of tomorrow, that our emulsions make interior paints even more eco-friendly and that our sweeteners reduce sugar also in your food products.

We are a global technology leader in the production of chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications which are also part of your everyday life. Headquartered in Dallas (Texas) our global network includes around 7,700 employees, more than 80 locations in 20 countries and helps us use ‘good chemistry’ to make our lives a little bit safer, cleaner and better - everyday.

We are looking for an Account Manager Food Ingredients (m/f/d)

To support our team from Home Office based in Germany, Italy, Netherlands or Belgium

• Manage regional direct accounts and distributors in EMEA
• Develop sales in Europe with focus on EMEA
• Business development for preservatives and sweeteners in food and non-food categories, incl. Pharma, home care, cosmetic and personal care
• Partners with Marketing and R&D team in account planning, relationship development and general account maintenance
• Create and manage a strong pipeline
• Continually assess market and competitive situation in the assigned areas of responsibility
• Conducts general account activities such as customer visits, accurate forecasting, call reports, sampling and activation of supportive functions within Celanese
• 4-5 years of commercial experience in Sales of Ingredients for Home Care, Food, Pharma, Cosmetics or Personal Care Industry
• Strong negotiation skills, can show ability to forge effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Good business acumen
• Having strong result orientation and systematic approach to account management
• Strong communication skills written and verbal in English + other European language (knowledge of other languages a plus)
• Stress resistant and result oriented proactive solution provider
• Bachelor‘s degree in business, marketing, food technology or chemistry
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and SFDC
  
  
  

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