Wego Chemical Group is a global distributor and sourcing partner of chemicals and ingredients.
We are an established player in the global specialty chemical markets, providing end-use manufacturers across industries in North America, LATAM, & EMEA with end-to-end supply chain solutions from across the globe.
Our team has been operating for over 45 years, serving customers in over 25 countries, with 200+ professionals in 9 offices strategically located across 4 continents.
Wego is family owned and operated, with 3 members of ownership across 2 generations actively serving in leadership as CEO, COO, and CCO**Job Summary**The Key Account Manager is responsible for working with Wego's global product management team to develop new accounts for our existing chemical & ingredient product lines into end-use manufacturers in the target geography.
This position will focus on key food & nutrition market segment.
Key Accounts Managers have an excellent understanding of their product and industry niche and are tasked with developing high-level clients and growing and maintaining strategic relationships within their region.
**Responsibilities**- Cultivate and grow a healthy business portfolio within the target geography, using a long-term perspective.- Manage the entire sales channel, generate leads, gain approvals, negotiate prices, obtain orders, and maintain the business.- Conduct market research, attend trade shows, and stay current with industry trends.- Aid in demand forecasting to inform the purchasing patterns of Wego's various product groups related to your industry category.- Anticipate and proactively respond to business needs and the needs of your customers.
**Key Qualifications**- 3+ years of experience in sales & marketing of chemicals & ingredients- High energy, go-getter, entrepreneurial mentality- Ability to foster and manage customer relationships with a client-friendly personality- Ability to self-organize and be ultimately accountable for the satisfaction of your customers- A commitment to going above and beyond to make clients happy with a "no task too small" outlook- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)- Must be fluent in English and Spanish- BA / BS required