External Account Manager – Rubber & Polymers

About the role

Brenntag is looking for an External Account Manager in Budapest to develop business for its rubber and polymers and construction accounts. The role covers preparing and negotiating sales proposals, closing deals and growing the account portfolio, with frequent travel to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate and negotiate sales proposals and follow them up until completion
• Develop business for accounts, including basket and product selling, cross-selling and value-based pricing
• Execute customer visits, respond to RFQs and identify, prioritise and convert prospects
• Manage customer-related initiatives and projects, and act as the commercial point of contact
• Identify new customers and increase market share for products and services
• Provide technical knowledge during customer visits, involving BDM/PM colleagues when needed
• Achieve the sales plan in the assigned area and maintain CRM and reporting systems

Required profile

• 2-3 years of sales experience; experience in the field is an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or management
• Fluent English
• Sales and negotiations certification is an advantage

Required skills

• Communication, negotiation and active listening skills
• Analytical thinking, decision-making and information synthesis
• Ability to work independently and strong team spirit
• Punctuality and willingness to learn quickly

What we offer

• Competitive and fair salary
• Professional development, individual development and on-the-job training programmes
• Work in a professional team with real impact on business development in the CEE region
• High degree of independence and the freedom to take initiative