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Key Account Manager (f/m/d)

Westlake

Reims, Ismaning, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Rotterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Remote OK

Key Skills

B2B sales
Key account management
Strategic account development
Contract negotiation
Sales growth
Market analysis
Competitor analysis
Relationship management
Analytical skills
Communication
Chemicals industry knowledge
Plastics industry knowledge
Cross-selling
Stakeholder engagement

Job Description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

We are looking for a Key Account Manager (f/m/d) PVC Pastes & Extenders

Full-time, permanent position – 100% remote from the Netherlands, Belgium or France.


WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Take full ownership of a portfolio of strategic PVC key accounts in your region – with clear responsibility for sales growth and profitability.
  • Lead price and contract negotiations end-to-end and build strong, long-term partnerships with your customers.
  • Grow existing accounts and win new business by identifying opportunities, new applications and cross‑selling potential.
  • Monitor your KPIs, analyse market and competitor trends and turn insights into concrete actions for Sales, Marketing and Product Management.
  • Represent Westlake Vinnolit at customer meetings, conferences and trade fairs, working closely with Technical Service and Product Line Management to deliver compelling solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Commercial degree or comparable qualification and 5–10 years of successful B2B sales experience, ideally in chemicals/plastics and key account management.
  • A strong track record in developing strategic accounts and closing complex deals.
  • Business‑fluent English plus French or Dutch, are a strong plus for collaborating in your region.
  • A sales‑driven mindset combined with strong relationship skills: you are analytical, confident with numbers and comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
  • You enjoy working fully remote, travel regularly within your region, and take ownership – you like to drive business, not just manage it.

OUR “HARD FACTS” YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

  • Competitive salary including social benefits and bonus programs.
  • Attractive vacation entitlement in line with local regulations and Westlake standards for planning security and fairness.
  • Individual coachings, seminars and trainings to support your development.

We look forward to receiving your application in English language via our applicant management system using the “Apply” button.


WESTLAKE VINNOLIT – WHO WE ARE

As a leading producer of PVC and caustic soda, Westlake Vinnolit offers tailored solutions for customers across a wide range of industries and employs around 1,750 people at six sites in Germany.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Core Responsibilities

The Key Account Manager will take full ownership of a strategic portfolio to drive sales growth and profitability through effective contract negotiations. They will also identify new business opportunities and represent the company at trade fairs while collaborating with technical and product teams.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a commercial degree or equivalent qualification along with 5–10 years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably in the chemicals or plastics sector. Proficiency in English is required, with French or Dutch language skills considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus programs
  • Attractive vacation entitlement
  • Individual coachings
  • Seminars
  • Trainings

About Westlake

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. We provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods to building and construction products. Employing approximately 16,000 people, Westlake operates in North America, Europe and Asia.

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