Key Corporate Services LLC
Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals- Southeast
Key Corporate Services LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Opportunity Details
Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals- Southeast
Atlanta, GA
Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals (Southeast U.S.)
High-impact territory | Strategic, intel-driven selling | Six-figure earnings potential
Location: North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia (preferred)
Territory: Carolinas + surrounding Southeast
Why this role is worth your time
A specialty chemical distributor with a differentiated market model is looking for an Account Manager to take over a large, established territory (low- to mid-eight figures in annual sales) and grow it.
This is not a "send price sheets and chase POs" distributor role. You will be selling on information, timing, and strategy -not just price-using real-time domestic and global market intel to give your customers a genuine competitive advantage.
If you perform, this is a role where total compensation can realistically move into the low- to mid-$200k range over time through base salary + margin-based commissions on an already sizable book, plus upside on new business.
What you'll actually be doing
* Owning a large existing book of business in specialty monomers/UV monomers and related chemistries sold into coatings, inks, adhesives, plastics, and allied markets.
* Operating in a 30-60-90 day sales cycle , not a 30-day "price fight":
* 30 days: current deliveries
* 60 days: material on the water
* 90 days: forward orders and pipeline
* Using live market intelligence (domestic vs. import, turnarounds, plant outages, duties/tariffs, logistics bottlenecks, etc.) to:
* Secure POs 60-90 days ahead
* Keep customers supplied when competitors are short
* Block and tackle competitor moves before they happen
* Visiting key accounts roughly every 4-6 weeks with real data and insight , not just donuts and a price letter.
* Holding customers accountable: reviewing what they bought, what changed, and what the next 90 days should look like.
* Developing new business:
* New products into existing accounts
* New accounts in the territory (especially in inks, coatings, adhesives, UV, packaging, etc.).
* Working closely with leadership, purchasing, and logistics who are constantly feeding you intel, pricing benchmarks, supply constraints, and allocation info.
You are selling strategy + security of supply , with price as a given-not your only lever.
Earnings and package structure (big picture)
Exact numbers will be discussed directly, but you should expect a structure along these lines:
* Competitive base salary (roughly low- to mid-six figures depending on experience and impact)
* Monthly medical stipend
* Monthly car allowance
* Margin-based commission on existing business (tiered)
* Enhanced commission (around 10% of margin ) on new business for year one
* Company-paid travel (major airlines, good hotels), Amex-style T&E, and high-quality tools (laptop, phone, etc.)
You're stepping into a territory that already generates substantial revenue and margin. If you manage it well and add meaningful new business , total compensation can scale quickly.
This role is for you if:
* You can treat a large book of business like it's your own P&L , not a cushy house account.
* You like selling with market intelligence and strategy , not just throwing out prices.
* You're comfortable talking to buyers, plant managers, and executives about domestic/import dynamics, outages, duties, and supply risk.
* You're engaged all day , not "active" four hours and checked out the rest.
* You respond quickly and clearly-if someone emails you, you at least acknowledge it within an hour and set expectations.
* You're coachable and willing to adopt a system that's already proven to work.
* You want to build something long term, not job-hop for the next small bump in base.
This role is not for you if:
* You want to coast on existing house accounts and do the minimum to "keep it from shrinking."
* Your idea of sales is traveling once a month, sending a price letter, and calling that "relationship management."
* You resist structure and don't like being held accountable to clear activity and performance metrics.
* You need three to four weeks' vacation day one and want a lifestyle role more than a performance role.
* You get uncomfortable sharing detailed numbers, market intel, and strategy with senior people at your customers.
* You're not prepared to be closely engaged with your employer's leadership and internal teams on a daily basis.
This is a high-expectation environment. The flip side is that the tools, intel, and upside match those expectations.
Basic requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field strongly preferred .
* 3+ years in chemical sales, distribution, or related technical/commercial role.
* Experience with monomers, UV monomers, resins, coatings, inks, adhesives, plastics, or similar chemistries is a strong plus.
* Proven track record of growing accounts and winning new business, not just maintaining.
* Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting data, trends, and recommendations to both buyers and senior leadership.
* Based in NC/SC/GA
About Key Corporate Services
Key Corporate Services has been recruiting in the chemical industry for more than 30 years. We partner with specialty chemical manufacturers, distributors, and related companies across the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on commercial, technical, and leadership roles.
If this role fits how you like to work-and you're serious about performance, accountability, and earnings-submit your resume and we will follow up with qualified candidates to discuss details confidentially.
Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals- Southeast
Atlanta, GA
Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals (Southeast U.S.)
High-impact territory | Strategic, intel-driven selling | Six-figure earnings potential
Location: North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia (preferred)
Territory: Carolinas + surrounding Southeast
Why this role is worth your time
A specialty chemical distributor with a differentiated market model is looking for an Account Manager to take over a large, established territory (low- to mid-eight figures in annual sales) and grow it.
This is not a "send price sheets and chase POs" distributor role. You will be selling on information, timing, and strategy -not just price-using real-time domestic and global market intel to give your customers a genuine competitive advantage.
If you perform, this is a role where total compensation can realistically move into the low- to mid-$200k range over time through base salary + margin-based commissions on an already sizable book, plus upside on new business.
What you'll actually be doing
* Owning a large existing book of business in specialty monomers/UV monomers and related chemistries sold into coatings, inks, adhesives, plastics, and allied markets.
* Operating in a 30-60-90 day sales cycle , not a 30-day "price fight":
* 30 days: current deliveries
* 60 days: material on the water
* 90 days: forward orders and pipeline
* Using live market intelligence (domestic vs. import, turnarounds, plant outages, duties/tariffs, logistics bottlenecks, etc.) to:
* Secure POs 60-90 days ahead
* Keep customers supplied when competitors are short
* Block and tackle competitor moves before they happen
* Visiting key accounts roughly every 4-6 weeks with real data and insight , not just donuts and a price letter.
* Holding customers accountable: reviewing what they bought, what changed, and what the next 90 days should look like.
* Developing new business:
* New products into existing accounts
* New accounts in the territory (especially in inks, coatings, adhesives, UV, packaging, etc.).
* Working closely with leadership, purchasing, and logistics who are constantly feeding you intel, pricing benchmarks, supply constraints, and allocation info.
You are selling strategy + security of supply , with price as a given-not your only lever.
Earnings and package structure (big picture)
Exact numbers will be discussed directly, but you should expect a structure along these lines:
* Competitive base salary (roughly low- to mid-six figures depending on experience and impact)
* Monthly medical stipend
* Monthly car allowance
* Margin-based commission on existing business (tiered)
* Enhanced commission (around 10% of margin ) on new business for year one
* Company-paid travel (major airlines, good hotels), Amex-style T&E, and high-quality tools (laptop, phone, etc.)
You're stepping into a territory that already generates substantial revenue and margin. If you manage it well and add meaningful new business , total compensation can scale quickly.
This role is for you if:
* You can treat a large book of business like it's your own P&L , not a cushy house account.
* You like selling with market intelligence and strategy , not just throwing out prices.
* You're comfortable talking to buyers, plant managers, and executives about domestic/import dynamics, outages, duties, and supply risk.
* You're engaged all day , not "active" four hours and checked out the rest.
* You respond quickly and clearly-if someone emails you, you at least acknowledge it within an hour and set expectations.
* You're coachable and willing to adopt a system that's already proven to work.
* You want to build something long term, not job-hop for the next small bump in base.
This role is not for you if:
* You want to coast on existing house accounts and do the minimum to "keep it from shrinking."
* Your idea of sales is traveling once a month, sending a price letter, and calling that "relationship management."
* You resist structure and don't like being held accountable to clear activity and performance metrics.
* You need three to four weeks' vacation day one and want a lifestyle role more than a performance role.
* You get uncomfortable sharing detailed numbers, market intel, and strategy with senior people at your customers.
* You're not prepared to be closely engaged with your employer's leadership and internal teams on a daily basis.
This is a high-expectation environment. The flip side is that the tools, intel, and upside match those expectations.
Basic requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field strongly preferred .
* 3+ years in chemical sales, distribution, or related technical/commercial role.
* Experience with monomers, UV monomers, resins, coatings, inks, adhesives, plastics, or similar chemistries is a strong plus.
* Proven track record of growing accounts and winning new business, not just maintaining.
* Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting data, trends, and recommendations to both buyers and senior leadership.
* Based in NC/SC/GA
About Key Corporate Services
Key Corporate Services has been recruiting in the chemical industry for more than 30 years. We partner with specialty chemical manufacturers, distributors, and related companies across the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on commercial, technical, and leadership roles.
If this role fits how you like to work-and you're serious about performance, accountability, and earnings-submit your resume and we will follow up with qualified candidates to discuss details confidentially.