H.B. Fuller

Strategic Account Manager

H.B. Fuller
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic account management and customer relationship building within the Bus, Truck, Rail, and Specialty Vehicles markets. Proven ability to drive profitable growth through effective sales strategies and value-based selling methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Industrial Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementValue-Based Selling MethodologiesAdhesives, Sealants, Coatings SalesStrategic Account Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Grow and manage customer relationships within the Bus, Truck, Rail, and Specialty Vehicles market, including Trailer, Marine, Agricultural, and Heavy-Duty Truck segments
  • Sell H.B. Fuller adhesives, sealants, and coating technologies
  • Drive profitable growth through strategic account management, customer development, and new business acquisition
  • Develop and execute account strategies
  • Identify growth opportunities within existing and prospective customers
  • Partner with R&D, Operations, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to deliver value-based solutions
  • Develop and maintain a robust sales funnel
  • Identify, prospect, and develop new customer relationships
  • Dedicate approximately 50–60% of time to growth initiatives, including larger opportunities and new business development
  • Drive diversification of the customer base and target markets
  • Achieve sales, volume, margin, and profitability objectives
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic account plans
  • Conduct monthly business reviews with leadership
  • Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements using value-selling principles and approved pricing tools
  • Build customer relationships through customized value propositions
  • Provide insights on industry trends, market developments, and raw material dynamics
  • Utilize established sales processes and CRM tools
  • Coordinate internal resources to execute account growth strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 6 years of industrial sales experience
  • Demonstrated success building and managing customer relationships
  • Experience proactively partnering with customers to exceed expectations
  • Ability to quickly learn and communicate technical concepts
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Experience selling adhesives, sealants, coatings, or related industrial products
  • Experience with value-based selling methodologies
  • Background supporting transportation, trailer, marine, agricultural, heavy-duty truck, or related industrial markets
  • Proven ability to drive profitable growth within strategic accounts

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Incentive Plan
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • 401K contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

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Hard Skills
Sales Funnel DevelopmentAccount Strategy ExecutionNegotiation SkillsMarket AnalysisTechnical Concept Communication
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsIndependent Work AbilityCustomer Development
Tools & Technologies
CRM ToolsSales Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Transportation MarketTrailer MarketMarine MarketAgricultural MarketHeavy-Duty Truck Market