Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Business Administration
1 year or less of job experience
Knowledge of industrial processes related to the segment
Experience in sales or application of chemical products in the industry
Requirements:
Drive revenue growth across assigned accounts through cross-selling, upselling, securing new applications, maintaining relationships, and manage forecasts and pipeline using Connected Planning (Ackumen) and Dynamics
Optimize profitability by aligning product mix with customer needs, identifying profitability improvements, executing pricing adjustments, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to substitute or rationalize products for cost efficiency
Maintain account retention and strong relationships with key decision makers through regular strategic and business reviews to ensure alignment and satisfaction
Own strategic accounts and collaborate cross-functionally by serving as primary contact, building multi-level relationships, resolving issues, and leveraging digital tools to support commercial strategies
Job description
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Sales Executive
Buckman – Savannah, GA
Location: Remote
Language: English
Travel: up to 60%
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.
Position Summary
The purpose of this role is to drive profitable growth, ensuring customer retention, and strengthening relationships within assigned accounts. This role maintains sales with existing customers and identifies new opportunities while ensuring operational and financial performance aligns with company objectives. It serves as the primary point of contact for strategic guidance and account growth.
Key Outcomes/Responsibilities
Outcome: Revenue Growth & Account Expansion
Actions:
Drive year-over-year revenue growth through cross-selling and upselling.
Handler orders and other requirements by communicating effectively with customers or distributors.
Identify and commercialize new applications within existing and new customers.
Prevent attrition and actively maintain relationships to support long-term retention.
Report sales forecasts using Connected Planning (Ackumen) and manage opportunities in Dynamics.
Monitor and manage pipeline health, including tracking the number and size of opportunities, conversion rates, and time spent at each stage.
Drive acquisition of new applications by identifying and securing wins.
Increase share of wallet across accounts within the region through strategic account development and relationship management.
Outcome: Profitability Optimization
Actions:
Optimize product mix aligned with customer needs and profitability goals together with technical and functional teams.
Identify profitability improvement opportunities.
Execute timely and strategic price adjustments as required by operating company pricing plan.
Coordinate with other functional teams to substitute or rationalize products to improve cost-efficiency and profitability.
Outcome: Account Retention and Relationship Management
Actions:
Develop and maintain relationships with key decision makers to enable account penetration.