Sales Representative / Account Manager

LG Chem • Atlanta, GA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries. LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers. Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains. LG Chem is actively searching for a sales representative (Account Manager) to join our team based in Atlanta, GA. This is an individual contributor role, and the incoming will step into existing accounts to learn the business and then transition to develop new customers for our Petrochemical plastics business (ABS/ASA). This is a B2B sales position, Bachelor Degree is required and ideal candidates will have 0-3 years of experience. Experience in the automotive (OEM), plastics or chemical industry is a plus. This position is based in our Corporate Office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, GA and is not a remote sales role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in analyzing and writing reports
• Skilled in use of basic office software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP (ERP) system is preferred
• Travel up to 50%
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates will have a experience in the automotive, plastics or chemical industry
• B2B sales is desireable
• Petrochemical maker, distributor in the Styrenic based plastic space is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts (Account Management)
• Develop new customers and markets for petrochemical plastics in North America to maximize sales for the team
• Frequently visit and communicate with customers to determine needs, generate solutions, and strengthen client relationships
• Research and analyze industry information to accurately apply pricing and maximize company sales and profits
• Supervise & manage logistics of shipments through SAP system to ensure JIT delivery
• Supervise & manage purchase orders, material inventory and sales forecast to achieve target goals
• Accounts receivable follow-up to reduce aging and follow-up on collecting receivable monies
• Conduct market research and provide reports of current market situation
• Communicate with HQ to improve and expand business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees