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As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com. The Strategic Account Manager – Bonding Agents develops and executes strategic plans for assigned accounts to drive growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This role partners closely with customers to anticipate needs, deliver value, and expand opportunities while leveraging company tools and resources. Success is achieved through strong relationship management, strategic selling, and consistent execution of sales processes.
Job Responsibility
Develop and execute short- and long-term account strategies focused on growth, profitability, and risk management
Own annual sales, margin, and volume results for assigned accounts
Lead pricing and margin strategy, including customer negotiations using value-based selling
Drive new business growth through structured prospecting and development of strategic opportunities
Maintain a robust, forward-looking sales pipeline to support long-term growth and diversification
Serve as a strategic partner to customers by providing insights on market trends and industry dynamics
Collaborate with R&D, technical service, and marketing to support trials, new customer development, and commercialization
Partner with distribution partners to align strategies and drive joint growth initiatives
Optimize portfolio mix, pricing, and volume to deliver commercial objectives
Requirements
5 years of industrial sales experience (marketing or technical experience may be considered)
Proven ability to proactively engage customers and deliver results in a growth-oriented environment
Ability to work independently and quickly develop technical product knowledge
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Valid driver's license with willingness to travel up to 50%, depending on territory
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
Nice to have
Bachelor's degree in a technical, mechanical, chemistry, or marketing-related field
Experience in rubber-to-substrate bonding, rubber compounding, and/or adhesives and sealants markets
Demonstrated success managing strategic accounts and complex negotiations
Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a matrixed organization