Sales Account Manager IV- Ashland Distribution- Ashland Inc. Job in Chicago, IL 60684

Title: Sales Account Manager IV- Ashland Distribution- Ashland Inc.
Location: IL-Chicago
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) provides specialty chemical products, services and solutions for many of the world's most essential needs and industries. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, it operates through five commercial units: Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) and Ashland Distribution.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people - employees, customers and vendors - define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com.
As a Sales Account Manager within our Distribution Plastics business, you will be managing sales by servicing existing customers and targeting new prospects. In addition, you will develop and manage a territory plan that provides a growth plan consistent with strategic goals. Dedication to achieving team goals will be critical to success of our overall business.
This position is a home based office and will have responsibility for Northeast Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin.
**This job is based on a ladder structure and the job level (salary) will be determined by the quantity and quality of your experience
** Bachelor's degree preferred but will consider equivalents in experience or education
** Minimum 5 years of sales experience in plastics is desired.
** Proven, relevant qualifications in the following areas: self motivator, enthusiastic, time management skills and responsiveness
** Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills along with the ability to work independently
** Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required. SAP is a plus.
** Ability to negotiate and build effective relationships
** Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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