Account Manager, Personal and Home Care (West Coast)

Job ID: 41288 | Location: Virtual, Virtual, USA | Work Model: Remote

Clariant is looking for an Account Manager to drive growth and shape success within our Personal and Home Care division of the Care Chemicals business unit. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to key customers while actively uncovering and developing new opportunities to expand business. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer journey while turning insights into actionable growth strategies. This high-impact position offers the chance to grow accounts, increase share of wallet, manage contracts and pricing, and take proactive steps to secure long-term customer loyalty. This role is a remote position, with a preference for applicants located on the West Coast of the US. Clariant offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, PTO, a company vehicle, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, global organization. If you thrive on building strong relationships while driving measurable business results, this may be the role for you; apply today!

Responsibilities

• Strengthen customer relationships to increase satisfaction, trust, and long-term retention
• Expand share of wallet and deliver year-over-year growth through targeted commercial strategies
• Improve profitability by leading contracts, pricing, and overdue management activities, provide actionable customer demand insights to support portfolio and planning decisions
• Reduce churn by identifying risks early and executing retention plans
• Maintain a high-quality CRM pipeline that supports growth targets
• Deliver accurate forecasts that enable effective business planning and resource allocation
• Accelerate new business by partnering with Business Development Managers on opportunity scouting and pipeline expansion
• Ensure excellent customer experience by coordinating seamlessly with Customer Service teams
• Operate effectively in a coordinated, multi-point engagement model to strengthen customer outcomes
• Foster internal trust by communicating clearly, meeting commitments, and driving cross-functional alignment
• Prioritize key actions that maximize sales impact and support growth objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of account management experience, ideally within the Personal and Home Care industries
• Proven success collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple customer touchpoints
• Strong sales-driven mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets

What's in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Mar Del Solar

Talent Acquisition Partner

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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