Account Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

We are currently looking for an Account Manager who will be responsible for the following regions: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Israel and Greece. The candidate will manage this sales territory: he will execute the sales function within the assigned area of responsibility and exceed customer expectations for service and support.

We count on you for:

• Draw-up and implement an annual sales plan for the assigned territory. 
• Achieve budgeted volumes, revenues and margins. 
• Develop and successfully implement sales account plans in line with our strategy.
• Practice value-selling techniques for maximizing profitability for the business. 
• Promote actively our patented products and support product launch throughout the territory.
• Identify, request, follow up and close customer projects at accounts through active coordination with relevant departments.
• Identify and develop new customers in key market segments or new markets.
• Provide market intelligence, call/trade reports, resources for project team trials and NPI activities.
• Promote new technologies to end users and market segment associations.
• Work with supply chain (and other local supporting functions) via providing an accurate sales forecast to allow them to meet business needs.

You can count on us for:  

• Hands-on mentality in an internationally team
• Ability to progress to higher levels of responsibility

You will bring:

• University degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Good knowledge of the polymer industry is preferred, a good knowledge of the agricultural market is a surplus. 
• Motivated person that is self-reliant and results oriented
• Min. 5 years of sales experience in service and technology oriënted industries. 
• Strong interpersonal/sales background coupled with an understanding of the sales process and selling excellence methods.
• Demonstrated experience in solving commercial and technical problems with customers.
• Good project management and organization skills
• Languages: English is a must. Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (and / or) is a plus

You will get:

• Competitive salary (Assess the possibility to add salary range in the job ad) and benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

Ability to travel in the territory for  25-50% of its time. 
Home office base is an option

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
   

As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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