Strategic Account Manager - Industrial Gases Chicago Suburbs

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Job Overview Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an experienced Sales Account Manager to support our manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin, with a focus on the Chicagoland area. This position is a residence‑based role, with a preferred location in the suburbs of Chicago. The Sales Account Manager will lead all facets of the sales process from prospecting, preparing, and presenting proposals, to successfully negotiating complex contracts to secure new business and achieve customer retention. This Sales Account Manager is responsible for selling our portfolio of liquid and bulk products to a variety of industries including but not limited to Food/Beverage, Metals Processing, Pharmaceuticals, and Chemicals. Key Responsibilities Existing customer account management, managing customer relationships, customer value creation, wallet share growth, and profit management. New business development – selling portfolio of products, equipment, and services to amenable market, including New to Market and Competitive Account Prospects. Strong emphasis on consistent field presence and prospecting (high rate of daily call activity), and expeditious Direct Marketing follow‑up. Collaborate and interact with Product Manager and the broader customer‑facing organization such as Commercial Technology Reps., Customer Engineering, Microbulk Sales Reps, GenGas Business Development Managers, etc. Adept at working in a matrixed organization and collaborating with other sales and marketing professionals within the North Subregion and Air Products’ broader organization. Success in this position requires someone who has excellent time‑management and organization skills. Overnight travel is expected for territory coverage, trade shows, and broader team meeting. Required Skills / Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills. Superior presentation skills. Highly motivated with ability to prioritize and work independently.Work well in a collaborative dynamic team environment, with a high energy level while navigating through challenging conversations both internally and externally. Minimum Hiring Requirements 4‑year college degree in business or engineering, or equivalent experience with strong technical aptitude. 3–4 years of successfully demonstrated sales experience preferred (Industrial Gas experience a plus). Robust analytical abilities and financial acumen. Benefits Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time. Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment). 401k with 100% vested company core and match. Paid Parental leave (up to 8 weeks for both parents). Backup Child and Adult Care benefit. Adoption assistance. Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare). Life Insurance (AD&D – paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D. Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage. EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Many more supplemental benefits available. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Air Products