Account Manager - Coil - St. Louis

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - North Kansas City, MO

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Account Manager position at Henkel is a professional sales role focused on managing and servicing steel and aluminum coil customers. This remote position involves overseeing a large strategic account with multiple locations across the U.S., requiring exceptional communication skills and a value-added approach to sales. The role includes developing sales strategies, resolving customer issues, and maintaining a strong customer base to drive growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and service steel and aluminum coil customers effectively.
• Oversee a large strategic account with multiple locations across the U.S.
• Develop and execute account strategies and forecasts.
• Research and resolve customer problems, recommending product modifications and introducing new products.
• Coordinate sales negotiations and maintain current customer relationships.
• Perform timely and accurate tasks supporting account strategy, including product qualification and implementation.
• Maintain the ACE project management system and prepare necessary reports and audits.
• Continuously update professional selling and leadership skills.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business, Chemistry, Engineering or related area or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant technical sales, strategic account responsibility, or laboratory/manufacturing experience, preferably in metal processing.
• Knowledge of automated control equipment and high-speed manufacturing operations is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel regionally, up to 50%.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in metal processing industry.
• Strong self-starter with a progressive record of results.

Benefits

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours and hybrid work options.
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities.
• Globally recognized wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks.
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and a 401(k) plan matched by the employer.
• Family benefits including fertility support and caregiver services.
• Paid time off for sickness, holidays, volunteer time, and summer Fridays.