Account Manager, Care Additives

Eastman • Nationwide, CA

3d • $100,000 - $137,500 • Remote

About The Position

The Account Manager is responsible for executing our business and segment strategies at the customer level by enabling customer success and optimizing volume and variable margin growth as well as cash flow for Eastman. To effectively accomplish this, the Account Manager must prioritize efforts across their territory, generate demand through discovery to uncover unmet needs, articulate compelling customer value propositions, and develop and execute account strategies which align with our business and segment strategies. The position can be home-based anywhere in the US, ideally in the Eastern half of the US, and in the proximity of an airport. Approximately 40% of travel is required for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical or science from an accredited university is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in sales/commercial roles is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the amines, personal care, water treatment and oil and gas markets is beneficial.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce (SFDC), is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and execute Territory Management Plan and account plans to ensure maximum business growth from the sales territory based on detailed analyses.
• Generate and develop sales leads within the sales territory to close new opportunities and achieve sales goals.
• Cultivate a network of relationships across the value chain and within the customer organization beyond procurement to develop new business; utilize consultative selling skills.
• Use effective techniques to protect and close new businesses ensuring sales order values meet sales targets.
• Use Opportunity Management processes to effectively prioritize, track and drive sales opportunities that align with business and segment strategies.
• Collaborate with internal resources to ensure opportunities are provided with the required resources to ensure timely funnel movement.
• Develop market / customer insight and identify growth opportunities via customer and territory analysis and collaboration with internal / external partners.
• Effectively leverage Salesforce for documentation, collaboration, and analysis.
• Forecast based on customer insights, market insights, and opportunity progression to provide monthly volume guidance.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of sales agreements.
• Tailor Value Propositions to ensure customer benefits are communicated and understood.
• Utilize public and business sources for competitive and customer information that allows a broader understanding of the market and uses this to expand sales within the territory.

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

What This Job Offers

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