Sterling Specialty Chemicals

Account Manager

Account Manager
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Location
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job


Job Summary

Sterling Specialty Chemicals is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and results-driven Account Manager to support our commercial expansion across the Water Treatment, Food & Beverage (F&B), and Mining sectors in North America. This role offers a high-impact opportunity for a self-starter with a strong technical background in industrial chemistry or engineering and a passion for delivering value-driven chemical solutions.

As part of a growing and agile organization, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening key customer relationships, developing new business, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions aligned with Sterling’s core values of safety, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. This is a remote-based role with significant field engagement across the U.S. and Canada.


Key Responsibilities:


Sales & Account Management

Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic accounts within the Water Treatment, F&B, and Mining markets.
Execute territory and account-level sales strategies aligned with Sterling’s revenue and margin goals.
Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities through market research, networking, and direct outreach.
Lead pricing negotiations, proposals, and contracts with a focus on long-term customer value and profitability.
Build deep relationships with customer stakeholders at multiple levels—operations, technical, and executive.
Monitor and report on account performance, pipeline health, and customer satisfaction.
Prepare and present sales forecasts, quarterly business reviews, and strategic account plans.


Technical & Solution Delivery

Collaborate closely with technical and product development teams to deliver fit-for-purpose chemical programs.
Support customer onboarding, field trials, performance optimization, and issue resolution.
Promote sustainable, efficient, and safe chemical solutions that align with operational KPIs and environmental targets.


Strategic & Business Development

Contribute to Sterling’s North American go-to-market strategy and commercial roadmap.
Track competitive dynamics, market trends, and technology shifts to shape proactive commercial strategies.
Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across the broader Sterling product portfolio.
Stay informed on relevant U.S. regulations, industry certifications, and customer compliance standards.


Operational Excellence & Collaboration

Maintain accurate sales activity and opportunity tracking in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
Work cross-functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Technical Services to ensure aligned execution.
Represent Sterling at industry conferences, customer events, trade shows, and internal sales meetings.


Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Business; equivalent industry experience also considered.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in sales, account management, or business development in specialty chemicals, industrial water treatment, F&B, or mining.
Proven track record of managing complex, multimillion-dollar accounts and closing technical sales.
Experience with polyacrylamide chemistries and treatment program design is highly desirable.
Proficiency in SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
Self-motivated, accountable, and able to navigate a matrixed, fast-moving organization.


Impact & Growth Opportunities

Be directly responsible for driving revenue and shaping Sterling’s regional commercial success.
Influence go-to-market decisions through real-time customer and market insights.
Grow into senior commercial, strategic accounts, or leadership roles as part of Sterling’s long-term talent strategy.


Why Join Sterling Specialty Chemicals?

At Sterling, we are redefining what it means to deliver specialty chemical solutions with purpose. As a trusted partner to industrial clients across critical sectors, we are committed to:

Customer success through technical excellence
Sustainable innovation that protects resources
Empowering our people to lead and grow

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

If you're a high-energy commercial professional with industry knowledge and a passion for customer-driven solutions—apply now and help shape the future of Sterling Specialty Chemicals .

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