Key Account Manager
LaSalle Network is hiring for a Key Account Manager with a leading company in the chemical manufacturing industry, known for its innovative solutions and growth within the industrial space. This opportunity offers the chance to manage large, strategic accounts in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and long-term partnership development. The Key Account Manager role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in complex sales, procurement, or supply chain within the chemical or adjacent industrial sectors, who thrive on strategic planning and high-level relationship management. This is a direct hire opportunity with a focus on existing account expansion and limited new business development.
Responsibilities
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Manage a portfolio of large, strategic key accounts with $10M+ relationships.
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Develop and execute long-term account strategies to ensure growth and retention.
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Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and overall account health management.
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Cultivate and maintain customer relationships across Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
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Oversee customer performance, margins, and cross-functional issue resolution.
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Travel approximately 50-70% to meet client needs and foster relationships.
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Focus primarily on existing account growth (85-90%) with limited new business development (10-15%).
Qualifications
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Proven Key Account Management experience managing complex, consultative sales cycles.
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Strong contract negotiation and strategic account planning skills.
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Experience in the chemical industry or adjacent industrial manufacturing sectors (adhesives, resins, coatings, polymers, specialty materials, etc.).
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Strong commercial sales background or procurement/buying within the chemical space.
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Procurement experience or a strong negotiation mindset is a significant plus.
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Manufacturing and supply chain knowledge is critical.
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Collaborative, team-oriented seller with strong CRM discipline.
Key Details
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Compensation: $150,000 – $160,000 per year
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Benefits (Direct Hire): Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Work Model: Fully Remote
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today – we're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
Jennifer Gilmore
Recruiting, Sales
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.