Sales Account Manager

The Company

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver solutions based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position

Job Summary

Imerys, global leader in industrial minerals, is hiring a Sales Account Manager (based at your home office, midwest region or Roswell, GA preferred) to develop, drive and lead the relationship, strategy and growth plan for the paints and coatings, adhesives, caulks and sealants markets. You will also develop and nurture in depth relationships across critical functions within the customer’s organization that helps establish win-win relationships.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Responsible for nurturing long-term Imerys relationships with customers, sustaining customer intimacy and understanding customer needs and expectations
Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all sales activities in the market
Leads Sales and Technical Support for the geography/ segment
Work closely with the Sales Director develop existing market and identify and capture new market opportunities
Provide accurate input to the Sales Planning function to manage the forecast
Responsible for developing Imerys business in markets (new customers, new geographies)
Ensures tight coordination with Industry, Marketing, S&T and is supported by Business Analyst
Responsible for embodying One Imerys Approach, specifically collaboration with other BAs for common customers and markets
Drives transformation and implements new organization and ways of working for his/her perimeter

Education/Experience Requirements:

8 years Minimum experience in Sales, Account Management or Business Development.
Strong technical background helpful.
Successful US-based candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 before the employment start date unless exempted by applicable law.
Bachelor Degree Required, Engineering degree preferred

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.