Key Account Manager

Westlake

. Take full ownership of a portfolio of strategic PVC key accounts, with responsibility for sales growth and profitability.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Netherlands, Belgium, FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales, key account management, and strategic account development within the chemicals and plastics industry. Proficient in contract negotiations, KPI monitoring, and translating market insights into actionable strategies.

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B2B Sales ExperienceKey Account ManagementContract NegotiationStrategic Account DevelopmentBusiness-Fluent English

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Hard Skills

Sales GrowthProfitability ManagementMarket AnalysisKPI MonitoringCross-SellingCustomer Solutions Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStakeholder EngagementRelationship BuildingConfidence

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Degree

Industry Keywords

ChemicalsPlasticsStrategic AccountsComplex DealsCustomer Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take full ownership of a portfolio of strategic PVC key accounts, with responsibility for sales growth and profitability.
Lead price and contract negotiations end-to-end.
Build strong, long-term customer partnerships.
Grow existing accounts and win new business through opportunities, new applications and cross-selling.
Monitor KPIs and analyse market and competitor trends.
Turn insights into actions for Sales, Marketing and Product Management.
Represent Westlake Vinnolit at customer meetings, conferences and trade fairs.
Collaborate with Technical Service and Product Line Management to deliver customer solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commercial degree or comparable qualification.
5–10 years of successful B2B sales experience.
Experience ideally in chemicals/plastics and key account management.
Strong track record in developing strategic accounts and closing complex deals.
Business-fluent English plus French or Dutch.
Analytical, confident with numbers and comfortable engaging senior stakeholders.
Willingness to work fully remote and travel regularly within the region.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Full-time, permanent position.