Account Manager, Dow Adhesives at Dow

Job Description

• The Dow Chemical Company is offering great business career opportunities in a global and international environment.
• We are looking for ambitious junior candidates who are interested in joining us as a Dow Adhesives Account Manager - West Africa (m/f) to be based in Nigeria.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Account management and market development;
• Effective implementation of business strategy;
• Strong focus on the business growth that requires building strong, in-depth relationships with customer in the assigned region;
• Delivery of high level service to customers - effectively resolve any quality or service issues that arise;
• Seeking for new market opportunities in the Adhesives business and tracking market trends;
• Develop forecasts on anticipated customer product consumption;
• Acquire as well as deepen knowledge about competitive environment and customers’ needs where Dow products and solutions can be offered;
• Drive implementation for these solutions in alignment with account management team;
• Work closely with sales related functions to build good teamwork, foster customer satisfaction and deliver business results;
• Lead cross-functional teams and be able to collaborate effectively with other departments: Marketing, Technical Service, Commercial Excellence, etc.

Major Qualifications

• Fluent English is a must; excellent French is a strong asset.
• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Economics or other related faculty;
• At least 2 years of sales or sales related experience is desirable, ideally in chemical industry. Possessing relevant, in-depth working sales experience is a value that could destine to more advanced job responsibilities and functions;
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in situations where awareness of huge responsibility is not an obstacle;
• Enterprising, presenting initiative and deeply motivated personality that finds satisfaction in being offered flexibility, freedom and direct impact on market development;
• Bright negotiator showing strong persuasive skills;
• Readiness to act in frequently changing, dynamic business conditions;
• Eagerness to widen competences, face challenges and grow within the business structures, regional functions and responsibilities are anticipated carrier development path;
• Readiness for frequent business travelling.

Dow Offers

• An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance while sharing success across the company
• Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
• Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.