Stepan Company

Account Executive

Stepan Company
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $103,500 - $160,700 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales strategy development and execution capabilities, with a focus on driving profitable growth in the CASE and Powder Resins markets. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills to effectively manage customer relationships and resolve issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Strategy DevelopmentCASE Sales ExperienceProblem Solving SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementBachelor's Degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Sell Stepan products to both established customers and new prospects to deliver or exceed budgeted growth targets
  • Develop and implement a sales strategy for all customers
  • Negotiate new contracts
  • Identify attractive opportunities for Stepan and develop and coordinate programs to convert these opportunities to new business
  • Fulfill administrative responsibilities including accurate pricing, opportunity management and reporting of customer engagements
  • Facilitate resolution to supply and delivery issues when necessary
  • Conduct appropriate customer follow-ups
  • Solve customer problems
  • Drive profitable growth of Stepan's polymer business within the CASE and Powder Resins markets
  • Work closely with existing customers and prospects toward their success
  • Develop customer sales strategies and execute them against company objectives
  • Report to the Specialty Polyols Commercial Director

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 1 year of experience in-depth product, application, and market knowledge
  • CASE or Powder Resins sales experience is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communications along with strong interpersonal skills are required
  • Outstanding problem solving and organizational skills
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently from a remote home office
  • Possess a high level of motivation, drive and initiative
  • Must have the interest and willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Willingness to become an active member and participant in key industry trade organizations
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Science or Engineering preferred
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire
  • Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Reactions – Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceMarket KnowledgeContract NegotiationOpportunity ManagementPricing Accuracy
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMotivationInitiative
Industry Keywords
Polymer BusinessPowder ResinsCASECustomer Follow-upsSupply Issues Resolution