We are looking for a results-driven Account Manager to manage and grow key customer accounts across Queensland. The role will focus on developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, expanding existing accounts through cross-selling and value-based selling, and driving sustainable revenue growth. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes while maintaining an active sales pipeline and CRM.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow gold, silver and bronze customer accounts within the assigned territory.
Build long-term customer relationships through regular customer visits.
Identify and acquire new customers to expand the Queensland customer portfolio.
Develop account plans to increase sales, profitability and customer retention.
Execute cross-selling, basket selling and value-based pricing strategies.
Prepare quotations, respond to RFQs and negotiate commercial agreements.
Identify customer potential and convert opportunities into profitable business.
Maintain an active sales pipeline and update CRM accurately.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities and emerging business opportunities.
Recommended Candidate Profile
3–7+ years of B2B sales or Account Management experience.
Ideally a tertiary education in Business, Engineering, Science, Sales or related field. Technical background in chemistry, chemical engineering, industrial, agriculture, mining, Oil & Gas will be highly regarded.
Proven experience managing key accounts and developing new business.
Experience selling specialty chemicals and raw materials in industries such as Agricultural, Industrial, Water Treatment, Mining, Oil & Gas.
Portrait a strong “can do”, responsive and problem solver attitude. Customer focused and you are a hunger for sales and passion to deliver results.
Strong commercial negotiation and relationship management skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and independently to deliver key strategic outcomes.
Experience handling quotations, tender, pricing and RFQs,
Experience preparing monthly sales forecast and maintaining active opportunity pipelines.
Comfortable travelling regularly across Queensland.
CRM experience (Salesforce, SAP CRM or similar preferred).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Recent graduates in relevant industries with strong sales aptitude and working experience will be considered.
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.
The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.
Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.
