Account Manager - Microbial Protection

Ashland Inc. • Bridgewater, NJ

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About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity as Account Manager of our Microbial Protection Business Line within Ashland’s Personal Care business within the US. This is a very visible, significant role within Ashland and the personal care business. This position will report to the General Manager, Personal Care, NA.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferred in biological or chemical science, relevant work experience can supersede this
• 3-5 years sales experience in personal care ingredients, Microbial Protection experience a plus
• Ability to function within ambiguity and be self driven
• Strong team player, good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, positive attitude and self-motivated
• Negotiation skills, quick issue solver
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel (approx. 50%)
• Driving license

Nice To Haves

• Good knowledge of the personal care market and customers in the Region
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage Microbial Protection business & customers’ interface within North America – Apply Microbial Protection strategy at the accounts under her/his responsibility
• Delivers the business plan for the assigned territory and accounts: sales volume, revenues, and profits
• Present, promote and sell products to existing and new customers within a defined territory
• Identify & deliver new opportunities to grow business in the designated territory
• Develop strong partnerships with prospective customers, existing clients, market influencers, and other relevant partners to generate new leads and brand recognition within North America
• Proactively seeks information about Customers strategy and product launches. Coordinates activities related to the projects with the Customer on the products application and development.
• Closely cooperate with Technical Experts to make sure project meets Customer needs
• Contributes his/her insights and guidelines to the regional strategy and account plan. Implements accordingly

Benefits

• industry competitive salary and benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level