European Account Manager - Printing & Inks
Posted 12 days 7 hours ago by Lubrizol Corporation
Location: UK-based (Manchester, Derby, or London)
Are you a seasoned sales professional with deep technical insight into inks, dispersions, and printing technologies? We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven European Account Manager to lead and grow key customer relationships across Europe within the printing and inks sector. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in complex B2B environments, understands the science behind the products, and can translate technical value into commercial success.
Your Role and Impact- Drive Strategic Growth: Expand existing accounts and identify new opportunities across Europe, consistently exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
- Lead Customer Engagement: Build trusted, long-term partnerships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact and advocate.
- Deliver Technical Solutions: Collaborate with R&D and technical teams to tailor solutions that address customer-specific challenges.
- Shape Market Strategy: Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform product development and commercial strategy.
- Negotiate with Confidence: Lead pricing and contract negotiations, ensuring sustainable and mutually beneficial agreements.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Proven Experience: At least 5 years in B2B sales or account management, ideally within inks, dispersions, printing, or related chemical industries.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of ink formulations and their applications in printing, packaging, or textiles.
- Educational Background: Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field. Advanced qualifications are a plus.
- Multilingual Advantage: Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages (German, French, Spanish, or Italian) are highly valued.
- Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and managing complex customer portfolios.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel across Europe up to 60% of the time.
- Relationship-driven and customer-focused, with a passion for sustainable solutions.
- A confident communicator who can influence stakeholders and navigate technical discussions.
- Resilient and adaptable, with a proactive mindset and a results-oriented approach.
- A brand ambassador who upholds company values and industry standards.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at the intersection of science and commerce, where your expertise will directly shape customer success and market impact.