Distribution Manager- North America

Verdant Specialty Solutions • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

Verdant Specialty Solutions is hiring a Distribution Manager to help shape and grow our U.S. distribution business. You’ll turn market knowledge and distributor relationships into new customers, stronger partnerships, and profitable growth across our Home & Personal Care, Energy Solutions, and Industrial portfolios. Remote Midwest, East or Southeast preferred. Travel: Approximately 30–40% domestically, with occasional international travel.

Requirements

• Five or more years of commercial experience in specialty chemicals, chemical distribution, or related industrial markets
• Experience managing distributors, channel partners, or strategic accounts, plus a strong understanding of the U.S. specialty chemical market
• A record of winning business, negotiating commercial agreements, and delivering revenue and margin growth
• Strong relationship-building and analytical skills, comfort with CRM and reporting tools, and the ability to work independently across teams and time zones
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or multinational experience preferred
• Experience in Home & Personal Care, HI&I, Industrial, Energy, Agriculture, or related specialty chemical markets preferred

Responsibilities

• Shape our distribution strategy, identify gaps in market coverage, and help bring the right partners into our network
• Build relationships with distributor leaders and sales teams, with clear growth plans and accountability for results
• Open doors to new customers and applications, expand existing accounts, and move opportunities from pipeline to revenue
• Negotiate agreements and pricing within established authority, protect margins, and use forecasts and performance data to guide decisions
• Equip distributors to succeed through product launches, technical training, joint customer visits, and collaboration with direct sales
• Connect commercial, technical, and supply teams to meet customer needs while upholding responsible business and product stewardship practices

Benefits

• Your ideas will help shape our distribution network.
• Your partnerships will extend our reach.
• You’ll work across a broad specialty chemical portfolio, with commercial, technical, and operational colleagues who help turn customer opportunities into business.

What This Job Offers

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