Key Account Manager - Specialty Adhesives

ITW•Work at Home TX, WA

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ITW Performance Polymers is a Division within ITW’s Polymers & Fluids segment. Performance Polymers is a world leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of structural and semi-structural adhesives, grouting and chocking compounds, sprayable syntactic materials and wear-resistant coatings and repair compounds. Our products are designed to reduce customers’ costs by eliminating steps in their manufacturing processes, reducing the number of parts in an assembly or improving the quality of assembled finished goods. These high-quality, differentiated solutions are widely used in markets including wind, transportation, marine, electronics, mining, petrochemical, and other industrial OEM & MRO applications. The Sales team plays a pivotal role in our business growth initiatives and is essential to delivering outstanding customer outcomes. As a Key Account Manager, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, results-oriented strategic mindset, and customer-focused approach. This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth in a wide variety of markets with a high level of autonomy!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a science-related discipline or equivalent experience.
3+ years of sales experience within the manufacturing/assembly industry is required.
Prior experience selling to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with a proven growth record, preferably within the Aerospace, Electronics, or Automotive industries.
Adhesives and/or potting compound experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and solutions to audiences with diverse levels of understanding.
Familiarity with Sales Processes and CRM - specifically Sales Force.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Must have a Valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel 50%-70%.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to sit and stand for up to 8 hours/day.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, understanding their needs, and providing solutions to maximize customer satisfaction.
Develop and implement a robust plan to achieve significant growth within the Adhesives related industries.
Tactical and operational planning with the Segment Manager to determine primary objectives within accounts.
Align with distributor network to promote significant growth in region through identifying opportunities at major accounts.
Develop and report accurate sales forecasts by account and product line and understand changes in demand.
Identify and resolve customer pain points and offer solutions.
Collaborate with product management and development to identify new product requirements and aid in the development and launch of new products within our Innovation Framework.
Demonstrate strong Sales Excellence including a disciplined competency in the understanding and utilization of Sales Force CRM.
Collaborate with (National Account) Channel management to support accounts and channel partners to grow the wider business.
Participate in market/channel projects as required to support the overall business strategy.
Effectively communicate with others inside and outside of the company in a tactful, courteous manner to promote excellent customer service.
Promote, support, and adhere to all safety and quality related policies and procedures.