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Account Manager (1861)

• Title:Account Manager

• Group Company: Gelest Inc

• Location:Remote

Group Company:

• Gelest Inc

Gelest Inc. is recognized world-wide as a leader and innovator in materials science and technology. Gelest manufactures and provides silane, silicone and metal-organic compounds serving advanced technology markets through a customer driven approach.

Gelest, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville, PA, USA, was founded in 1991 to serve the advanced technology applications markets and since inception, has continuously added experts in the fields of silanes, silicones, and metal-organics.

Joint developments between customers and staff have led to an increased product offering from several hundred materials to the current listing of several thousand materials.

Job Purpose

As an Account Manager for Technical and Scientific Products, the primary responsibility will be to sell and provide guidance about products needed by a variety of customers in the specialty chemistry markets serviced by Gelest. The Account Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients to address their needs and concerns effectively.

The Account Manager will serve as a liaison between the company and customers. The core priority is addressing customers’ needs and concerns as quickly and effectively as possible to develop and maintain strong relationships.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients in the technical and scientific commercial industry.

• Ensure that clients receive services within their budget and that meet their needs.

• Identify and locate new clients through networking, cold calls, and other methods.

• Apply knowledge of the field and product features to match products to clients' needs.

• Address inquiries from clients regarding products, their uses, and the industry.

• Provide information, quotes, credit terms, and bid specifications to clients.

• Collaborate with the internal team to ensure accurate and efficient order processing and product distribution.

• Participate in regular meetings with the team to discuss progress and identify areas for improvement.

• Prepare and report results, account status, and leads to the manager periodically.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred for advancement.

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in sales or external commercial/customer-facing roles.

• 3-5 years of prior experience in technical roles.

• Relevant experience in the specialty chemical industry is preferred.

• Physical Requirements: prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software; experience with ERP is preferred.

• Occasional travel to meet with clients or potential clients required.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $140,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

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