Account Manager Sales - Downstream Chemicals - Houston, TX
About The Position
This role is responsible for managing customer relationships, supporting refinery chemical process businesses, and driving commercial growth across assigned accounts. The Account Manager will collaborate with customers, technical teams, and commercial stakeholders to identify opportunities, deliver innovative solutions, and ensure exceptional service execution while supporting customer success and business objectives. The position leverages commercial, technical, and relationship management expertise to maximize customer satisfaction, strengthen customer partnerships, and drive business growth, serving as a trusted advisor to customers while ensuring operational excellence and alignment with business objectives.
Requirements
- Experience in account management, sales, business development, or a related commercial role.
- Experience supporting refinery process treatment, downstream chemicals, or related industrial chemical applications.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage customers and stakeholders effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to identify opportunities and develop solutions that create value for customers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and customer activities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.
- Commitment to operational excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement.
- Valid work authorization in the country of employment.
Responsibilities
- Applying a solid understanding of refinery process operations, utility units, industrial chemical treatment programs, and sales processes to support customer operations and deliver value-driven solutions.
- Providing technical troubleshooting support by utilizing strong mechanical aptitude, laboratory experience, and industry knowledge to identify and resolve operational challenges.
- Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements and refinery market conditions to support account growth, customer satisfaction, and business objectives.
- Communicating effectively with customers, leadership, and internal stakeholders through clear verbal and written communications while delivering technical recommendations and business solutions.
- Building long-term strategic relationships with customers by understanding their business requirements, providing account management support, and identifying sales opportunities.
- Identifying, coordinating, and collaborating with internal teams to drive projects, technical sales activities, and innovative solutions that bring value to customers.
- Leading business reviews and delivering technical presentations to customers, executive leadership, and internal stakeholders.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of assigned refinery chemical process accounts, including coordination with technicians and account representatives.
- Developing strong working relationships with customers, team members, and stakeholders through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ensuring compliance with Sales and Service Standards across key customer accounts and commercial activities.
Benefits
- Career development and training opportunities
- Medical and wellness benefits
- Financial and retirement programs
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
- Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
