Ashland SpecialtiesUK Ltd

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our Life Sciences, Crop Care business. This position will be remote and could be based in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands or UK. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Commercial function. This position will report to Business Director, Crop Care.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Delivers the business plan for the assigned territory and accounts in EMEA: sales volume, revenues and profits
• Ensures timely new products introduction to achieve target of NPI sales
• Proactively seeks information about Customers strategy and product launches
• Coordinates activities related to the projects with the Customer on the products application and development. Closely cooperate with Technical Experts to make sure project meets Customer needs.
• Contributes their insights and guidelines to the regional strategy and account plan. Implements accordingly.
• Provides accurate quarterly and monthly sales forecast
• Handles Customers product quality and regulatory requirements

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Minimum BS degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Experience in sales positions gained at the chemical or agrochemical business
• In-depth understanding of the Crop Care industry, key market players, trends, strategies
• Proven ability to create strong relationships with customers
• Strong sales execution skills

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Possess strong problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Minimum 5 years sales/marketing experience or equivalent
• Ability to adjust to the ups and downs of the Crop Care business and have fun while doing it

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.