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Account Manager Specialties Business

LyondellBasell North America

Rotterdam, Frankfurt
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

€76,160 - €116,490 per year

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

Account Management
Strategic Account Planning
Sales Growth
Business Development
Negotiation
Customer Relationship Management
Stakeholder Management
Market Intelligence
Cross-Selling
Sustainability
Commercial Strategy
Polymer Industry Knowledge
Automotive Market Knowledge
Wire And Cable Market Knowledge
Salesforce CRM
Sales And Operations Planning

Job Description

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come.  LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

A Day in the Life

As an Account Manager Specialties Business your role is to manage the overall relationship with several important European accounts. You will be the main link between the customers representatives and LyondellBasell responsible for coordinating internally the follow-up and then presenting and implementing it at the customer. Next to the execution of the sales plan the role is especially focused on developing and realizing strategic programs on a mid to longer time frame with the selected important accounts.

 

Your key responsibilities are:

  • Coordinating and aligning objectives and initiatives within LYB that are critical to reach your business targets and to foster growth at the assigned and prospect accounts.
  • Engage in customer visits to identify and analyze customer needs, develop commercial solutions in cooperation with the LYB stakeholders and offer them to your customers.
  • Develop and nurture partnerships with key stakeholders, externally with customers, brand owners and relevant stakeholders and internally with Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, Customer Service, Credit, Sustainability building effective relationships with them.
  • Develop and implement Account Plans including account profile, SWOT analysis, goals and objectives, innovation and resource plans based on our sales and company strategy.
  • Increase sales, deliver results by promoting targeted products/applications and identify and capture cross-selling opportunities.
  • Monitor and ensure timely closing of customer quality complaints.
  • Identify new, prospecting accounts in targeted market segments.
  • Generate impactful improvements that create value for LYB and its customers.
  • Provide regular up-dates on market intelligence and competitive movements to the business in the respective segments.
  • Take the lead in sustainability projects and sales initiatives for our Circulen portfolio and Low Carbon solutions.
  • Ensure a consistent and effective execution of the business strategy with measurable results and make recommendations on potential improvements.
  • Drive operational and commercial excellence in S&OP and other key business processes.
  • Report your activities and results in the CRM tool SalesForce and ensure the update with the latest info on these accounts.
  • Act respectfully and value the capabilities of all individuals for organizational success.

 

The role will be based in Rotterdam or Frankfurt. Other locations may be considered depending on the profile of the candidate

You Bring This Value

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant science field (like polymer science).
  • Fluency in English and French is required, knowledge in an additional regional language is a differentiating factor
  • Solid (6+ years) commercial and or technical experience in the Polymers Industry. Specific knowledge and experience in Automotive or Wire & Cable markets (Quality Standards, Material Specification, Value Chain) is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel within Europe

Competencies

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: 

 

You are a skilled negotiator who can navigate challenging situations with both internal and external stakeholders, building consensus and driving positive outcomes. You have the ability to present information in a clear and accessible way, distilling complex topics into key messages that resonate with and engage your audience. You bring a strong affinity for sustainability initiatives and are motivated to contribute to projects and strategies that support long-term environmental and social impact. In addition, you possess a true hunter mentality: you are proactive, driven to identify and pursue new opportunities, and energized by building relationships, creating business value, and achieving ambitious goals.

 

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

  • Build Partnerships
  • Deliver Results
  • Drive Innovation
  • Grow Capabilities
  • Promote Inclusion

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact Manoe Koningstein (Talent Acquisition Consultant) at manoe.koningstein@ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration.

 

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and two business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.

 

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Compensation Disclosure

The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for Netherlands (NL) payroll offers.

The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is €76,160.00 - €116,490.00. The starting compensation will be determined based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Core Responsibilities

Manage relationships with key European accounts, coordinate internal teams, and execute sales plans while developing longer-term strategic programs. Grow sales through account planning, customer engagement, cross-selling, prospecting, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business administration or a relevant science field and fluency in English and French are required. Candidates should have at least six years of commercial or technical experience in the polymers industry; automotive or wire and cable market experience is preferred, along with willingness to travel within Europe.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Professional Development
  • Remote Work Option

About LyondellBasell North America

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com.

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