Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
We are looking for a Key Account Manager (f/m/d) PVC Pastes & Extenders
Full-time, permanent position – 100% remote from the Netherlands, Belgium or France.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Take full ownership of a portfolio of strategic PVC key accounts in your region – with clear responsibility for sales growth and profitability.
- Lead price and contract negotiations end-to-end and build strong, long-term partnerships with your customers.
- Grow existing accounts and win new business by identifying opportunities, new applications and cross‑selling potential.
- Monitor your KPIs, analyse market and competitor trends and turn insights into concrete actions for Sales, Marketing and Product Management.
- Represent Westlake Vinnolit at customer meetings, conferences and trade fairs, working closely with Technical Service and Product Line Management to deliver compelling solutions.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Commercial degree or comparable qualification and 5–10 years of successful B2B sales experience, ideally in chemicals/plastics and key account management.
- A strong track record in developing strategic accounts and closing complex deals.
- Business‑fluent English plus French or Dutch, are a strong plus for collaborating in your region.
- A sales‑driven mindset combined with strong relationship skills: you are analytical, confident with numbers and comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
- You enjoy working fully remote, travel regularly within your region, and take ownership – you like to drive business, not just manage it.
OUR “HARD FACTS” YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
- Competitive salary including social benefits and bonus programs.
- Attractive vacation entitlement in line with local regulations and Westlake standards for planning security and fairness.
- Individual coachings, seminars and trainings to support your development.
We look forward to receiving your application in English language via our applicant management system using the “Apply” button.
WESTLAKE VINNOLIT – WHO WE ARE
As a leading producer of PVC and caustic soda, Westlake Vinnolit offers tailored solutions for customers across a wide range of industries and employs around 1,750 people at six sites in Germany.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Skills Required
- Commercial degree or comparable qualification
- 5-10 years of successful B2B sales experience
- Experience in chemicals, plastics, or key account management
- Track record of developing strategic accounts and closing complex deals
- Business-fluent English
- French or Dutch language skills
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Strong relationship-building and senior stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work fully remotely
- Willingness to travel regularly within the region
Westlake Chemical Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company matching is a strong element, and certain groups have noncontributory defined‑benefit pensions. This combination signals solid retirement support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests incentive programs include quarterly or annual bonuses that supplement base pay. These recurring programs indicate reliable variable compensation opportunities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick pay, and nine paid holidays are promoted alongside caregiver support programs. This breadth covers common time‑off needs.
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What We Do
Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) is a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide, which in turn make life better for people every day. Employing approximately 9,500 people, Westlake operates from 36 locations in North America, 11 in Europe and 6 in Asia.
