About this role
Location: Mexico (Candidates based in Mexico City, Monterrey, Querétaro, Toluca, or nearby locations are encouraged to apply)
Territory: Latin America
Business Unit: Specialty Engineered Materials (SEM)
Travel: Up to 50% across Latin America and occasional travel to the United States.
The Senior Account Manager – Specialty Polymers & Engineered Materials is responsible for driving profitable growth across Latin America through a combination of strategic account management and business development. This role supports the commercialization of Engineered Materials and Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) solutions, working closely with customers to identify new applications, solve technical challenges, and expand business within key markets including automotive, transportation, and packaging.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in account management, technical sales, business development, or outside sales.
- Experience selling polymers, plastics, specialty chemicals, engineered materials, compounds, additives, or other technical industrial solutions preferred.
- Experience supporting customers in automotive, transportation, packaging, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
- Knowledge of polymer materials such as PP, PE, Nylon, TPEs, engineered thermoplastics, or related technologies is desirable.
- Strong technical sales, relationship management, and consultative selling skills.
- Proven ability to develop new businesses while growing existing customer relationships.
- Experience managing multiple projects and commercial opportunities simultaneously.
- CRM experience, preferably Salesforce.
- Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout Latin America.