Account Manager - Chemical Sales

Position Overview

A well-established industrial solutions provider is seeking an Account Manager – Chemical Sales to support continued growth in a defined regional territory. This role involves selling specialized products and associated service solutions to commercial and industrial clients. The position requires a balance of new business development and ongoing account management across multiple industry sectors.

Job Description

The Account Manager – Chemical Sales is responsible for identifying new opportunities, actively prospecting and developing accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

Must Have

• 3+ years minimum - Industrial Sales in Account Management – within one of the following: Petrochemicals, Paints/Coatings, Oil & Gas


• Must live in Southern Louisiana


• Local Market knowledge experience – Southern Louisiana Territory


• Must have a good working knowledge of industrial contacts in Petro Chemical, Oil & Gas, Coatings/Paint


• Mechanically inclined - Technical knowledge component of products, coatings, high temperatures, service conditions


• Existing network of established contacts in South Louisiana region.


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• Preferred college degree in a business or construction related field


• Proficiency in Microsoft applications


• Must be able to pass background checks as required for entry into facilities along Gulf Coast

Our Client Offers

• Base salary $85,000–$100,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission, Bonus potential


• Vehicle allowance + full benefit package, Company Credit card


• Remote work – No overnights (3 hour territory)


• Average 1st year total comp $115–$125k+


• 2nd year average total comp $150k

Responsibilities

• Experience in commercial sales environments, including service-based offerings and facility-related applications


• Responsible for growing existing customer accounts, with approximately 15–20% of efforts focused on outbound new business development


• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively use computers and standard business programs


• Possesses strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to evaluate changing conditions and make sound decisions


• Willingness to learn and understand company-specific products, services, and applications across multiple industry sectors

Soft Skills

Relationship building, Collaboration & Teamwork, Excellent Presentation skills, Consultative Approach, Time Management & Organization, Active Listening & Communication Skills. Strong emphasis on gauging aptitude for RELATIONSHIP BUILDING along with an attitude of customer service.

How to Apply

Please contact Angie Benninghoff, International Search Consultants at