At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Due to an internal promotion, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is in search of an experienced Sales Account Manager in the Chicagoland area. This position is residence based with the ideal candidate living in the suburbs of Chicago.
Seeking a professional with a positive attitude and focus on innovation to lead all facets of the sales process from prospecting, preparing, and presenting proposals to successfully negotiating complex contracts to secure new business and achieve customer retention.
This Sales Account Manager position is responsible for selling our portfolio of liquid and bulk products into a variety of different markets including but not limited to Food/Beverage, Metals Processing, Pharmaceuticals, and Chemicals.
Responsibilities:
Existing Customer Account Management, Managing Customer Relationships, Customer Value Creation, Wallet Share Growth, and Profit Management
New Business Development - Selling portfolio of Products, Equipment and Services to amenable Market, including New to Market and Competitive Account Prospects. Strong emphasis on consistent field presence and prospecting (high rate of daily call activity), and expeditious Direct Marketing follow-up
Collaborate and interact with Product Manager and the broader customer facing organization such as Commercial Technology Reps., Customer Engineering, Microbulk Sales Reps, GenGas Business Development Managers., etc.
Adept at working in a matrixed organization and to collaborate with other sales and marketing professionals within the North Subregion and Air Products’ broader organization
Success in this position requires someone who has excellent time management, organization skills
Overnight travel is expected for territory coverage, trade shows, and broader team meeting
Qualifications:
4-year college degree in business or engineering, or equivalent experience with strong technical aptitude
3-4 years of successfully demonstrated sales experience preferred (Industrial Gas experience a plus)
Robust analytical abilities and financial acumen
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Superior Presentation skills
Highly motivated with ability to work and prioritize independently
Work well in a collaborative dynamic team environment, with a high energy level while navigating through challenging conversations both internally and externally
Join our passionate sales team and be rewarded with a competitive base pay and sales incentive bonus plan - established portfolio - company car allowance! Working here you will discover: Rewards for your achievements and respect as a valued member of the team. Challenging and exciting work that makes a difference. A collaborative environment where you are inspired to build lasting relationships. Broad opportunities for growth and development in a global company.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment!
Air Products thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Req No.
Hiring Manager
RJ Spehn
Business Sector / Division
Industrial Gases Americas
Grade Range
112-113
Region
North America
Country
United States
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [email protected]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Skills Required
- Residence based in Chicagoland (ideally suburbs of Chicago)
- 4-year degree in business or engineering or equivalent experience with strong technical aptitude
- 3-4 years of demonstrated sales experience
- Industrial gas industry experience
- Robust analytical abilities and financial acumen
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superior presentation skills
- Highly motivated with ability to work and prioritize independently
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
- Overnight travel for territory coverage, trade shows, and team meetings expected
What We Do
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products’ base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally. The Company had fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $65 billion. Approximately 23,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and reimagine what's possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world.
