Job Description

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Key Account Manager-Northeast US

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then wed like to meet you and bet youd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Key Account Manager-Northeast US

to join our Ashland LLC, business at NJ, NY or PA This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the PCHH function. This position will report to Commercial Director Americas.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* The candidate, ideally based in NJ, NY or PA, will have responsibility for key personal care Key Accounts- Johnson & Johnson and L'Oreal.
* May also have responsibility over a few smaller accounts in the region as well. The territory will be in the range of $10 Million but could fluctuate based on final account assignment.
* This person will be the Global lead on J&J and will work in concert with the Global lead for L'Oreal who is based in France.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

* 7-10 years selling experience required, focus on personal care highly desired
* BS in technical field, chemistry or biology preferred
* Strong emphasis on R&D project development at the customer level
* Must have the ability to acquire a thorough understanding of customer needs and requirements
* Strong account management and relationship building skills
* Collaborative and proactive partner to customers and colleagues
* Proven sales record and the ability to succeed in a technical and relationship driven business
* Show a great passion for selling and winning in a team environment
* Proven ability in problem-solving and strategic negotiation
* Must have personality traits that include integrity, tenacity, perseverance, empathy, and a can-do, positive attitude
* Highly self-motivated and be able to work independently (after proper training)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships across all organizational levels
* Experience writing business plans and prepare progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
* Must be authorized to work in the US
* Ability to travel -some international - on occasion.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

* Previous experience calling on J&J and/or L'Oreal highly preferred
* MBA

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

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.

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 Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.