At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  

·  We are looking for [Account Manager – Agriculture & Food] who [has 6-8 years experienced in the sales in the region and in an international business environment.] to join our team of Changemakers. Does that sound like you? 

·  We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

About the job

As an Account Manager – Agriculture & Food, You are responsible for Accountable for maintaining, growing and developing CMC and Food Chelates sales in food & beverage sector in the region and managing the business through distributors and direct sales.

In your future role as “Account Manager – Agriculture & Food” you will

·  Be responsible for NEA sales target regarding to contribution margin (CM) & sales revenue, together with volume orientation thinking and activities.

·  Function to be the main go to person for food & beverage enquiries and become the food & beverage CMC & Chelate expert, and responsible for sales and marketing in the region.

·  Ensure team business activities are in full compliance with Company policy, EHS standards and local regulations.

·  Develop new business in the region through distributor partners or directly with new and existing accounts. Negotiate sales agreements with existing customers in the region.

·  Manage communication with respective departments (Business management, Supply chain, Operations, Marketing and Innovation, Technology)

·  Monitor, analyze, and evaluate market performance and customer feedback to generate new product/solutions ideas, identify product/service features that need to be changed to meet customer needs.

·  Monitor, analyze, and evaluate market trends in the region, consumer behavior and competitor activity to identify market opportunities.

·  Provide on a monthly basis sales forecasting for production and supply chain

·  Perform / Run regular reporting and customer visit reporting using the CRM tool

·  Assist in fixing credit limits for customers

·  Support organization of customers seminars and visits with Technical functions

·  Assist and help at exhibitions and trade shows

We believe you bring

·  Minimum 6-8 years experienced in the sales in the region and in an international business environment.

·  Experience in food is desired.

·  Technical related degree in food science, chemistry or similar

·  Creative, analytical, visionary and interpersonal skills

·  Good command of English, both written and oral.

Great if you have

·  Accountability

·  Result orientation

·  Cooperation

·  Initiative

·  Integrity

We believe you are...

·   Following through on commitments.

·  Relationship builder.

·  Able to multitask and prioritize.

·  Good problem solver.

·  Natural “leader” and influencer.

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.