Strategic Account Manager I

H.B. Fuller

38d•$100,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Account Manager – Bonding Agents develops and executes strategic plans for assigned accounts to drive growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This role partners closely with customers to anticipate needs, deliver value, and expand opportunities while leveraging company tools and resources. Success is achieved through strong relationship management, strategic selling, and consistent execution of sales processes.

Requirements

5 years of industrial sales experience (marketing or technical experience may be considered).
Proven ability to proactively engage customers and deliver results in a growth‑oriented environment.
Ability to work independently and quickly develop technical product knowledge.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel up to 50%, depending on territory.
Self‑motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, mechanical, chemistry, or marketing‑related field.
Experience in rubber‑to‑substrate bonding, rubber compounding, and/or adhesives and sealants markets.
Demonstrated success managing strategic accounts and complex negotiations.
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term account strategies focused on growth, profitability, and risk management.
Own annual sales, margin, and volume results for assigned accounts.
Lead pricing and margin strategy, including customer negotiations using value‑based selling.
Drive new business growth through structured prospecting and development of strategic opportunities.
Maintain a robust, forward‑looking sales pipeline to support long‑term growth and diversification.
Serve as a strategic partner to customers by providing insights on market trends and industry dynamics.
Collaborate with R&D, technical service, and marketing to support trials, new customer development, and commercialization.
Partner with distribution partners to align strategies and drive joint growth initiatives.
Optimize portfolio mix, pricing, and volume to deliver commercial objectives.