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Account Manager - Industrial Lubricants

Germany, Köln · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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LANXESS is seeking a highly driven Account Manager for Finished Fluids to manage and grow our business in the industrial lubricants segment, with a strong focus on our flagship ANDEROL® product portfolio. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, hands‑on professional who thrives in distributor engagement, OEM collaboration, and technical/commercial solution selling.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and expand business with existing distributors while identifying and onboarding new partners
  • Create new sales opportunities and drive revenue growth across the finished fluids portfolio
  • Collaborate with OEMs on first‑fill and aftermarket opportunities
  • Strengthen LANXESS’s market presence through targeted technical and commercial initiatives
  • Develop and execute both short‑ and long‑term sales strategies for the finished fluids business
  • Align commercial plans with internal business objectives to ensure successful execution
  • Deliver product guidance through calls, virtual meetings, site visits, and trade shows
  • Provide reliable technical data, insights, and solutions to support distributors, customers, and internal sales teams
  • Partner closely with Product Management, Technical Service, Business Development, Supply Chain and Procurement
  • Support development of new solutions or applications using current or new product lines
  • Conduct ongoing market research to identify industry trends, customer needs and competitive activities
  • Use insights to strengthen sales strategies and support product development
  • Represent LANXESS at trade shows, conferences and industry events
  • Promote LANXESS finished fluids, build industry connections, and gather market intelligence
  • Build strong working relationships with internal teams including Sales, Application Technology, Technical Service, Product Management, Business Development, Production, and Supply Chain

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemical, Technical, Engineering, or Business Administration (optional)
  • 10+ years of relevant sales experience, including distributor management and Key Account Management, direct working experience gained within the lubricants industry
  • Knowledge of lubricant additives would be an advantage
  • Ability to gain respect and credibility with customers
  • Strong project management experience and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to overcome complexity
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
  • Fluent in English and German

Nice to have

Knowledge of lubricant additives would be an advantage

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program
  • Retirement plans
  • Health programs
  • Life insurance
  • Medical care
  • Flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate
  • Training and Development
  • Formal and informal learning opportunities
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives

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