Account Manager - Wood & Composite Adhesives

H.B. Fuller

32d • $80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com. H.B. Fuller is seeking a results‑driven Account Manager to grow and retain adhesive product market share within our Wood & Composite business segment. This role manages regional accounts, develops new business opportunities, and delivers value‑based solutions across a multi‑state territory. Territory This position will cover the following states: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico Preferred location: Houston or Dallas, TX Prefer if candidate resides within 30 miles of a major airport to support travel needs. Role Characteristics Revenue responsibility: $5M–$10M Account complexity: Regional accounts requiring moderate customization and regular interaction Business development: ~20% of role Sales cycle: Long, consultative cycles (6–12 months) with multiple stakeholders Territory breadth: Multi‑state region requiring extensive customer engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of B2B sales experience
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel up to 70% within the region
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Residence within 30 miles of a major airport

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, mechanical, marketing, or chemistry field
• Adhesives or specialty materials sales experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a territory with approximately $5.9M in revenue
• Lead long, consultative sales cycles involving multiple decision‑makers
• Drive ~20% new business while maintaining and growing existing accounts
• Deliver pricing aligned to strategy using value‑selling techniques
• Support customers with technical knowledge and product demonstrations
• Build strong relationships and deliver tailored value propositions
• Promote innovative H.B. Fuller technologies and market insights
• Strengthen customer loyalty by consistently delivering value
• Serve as a strategic partner by sharing industry and raw‑material trends
• Leverage Salesforce and sales processes to manage pipeline and forecasting
• Balance time between existing accounts and new business development
• Maintain compliance with all EHS requirements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and provide timely reporting
• Implement pricing strategies and execute price increases effectively
• Manage profitability through strong understanding of supply chain and terms
• Allocate time and resources to support business strategy
• Manage travel and expenses to budget

Benefits

• In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees