Account Manager Commodities (NewCo)

Announcement

In June 2025, LYB announced entering into an agreement and exclusive negotiations for the sale of four olefins & polyolefins sites and the associated business in Europe. The sites to be sold are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain). The sites together represent a scaled olefins and polyolefins platform strategically located in proximity to a longstanding customer base and with access and connectivity to key infrastructure.

Closing of the proposed transaction is currently expected in the first half of 2026. From the start, the new company will be a scaled leader in European Olefins & Polyolefins. Powered by strategically located assets, a diverse product portfolio, and operational excellence, it aims to transform the business, fostering an agile, entrepreneurial culture where fast decision-making and hands-on collaboration drive transformation and growth.  

Are you ready?
You will be crucial to a successful transition and, when the sale is closed, success of the new company. You will become part of a new dynamic organization with around 1,800 employees, headquarters in Rotterdam and production sites in France, Germany, UK and Spain with a strong focus on customer excellence.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

A Day in the Life

• Engage in customer visits to identify and analyze customer needs and develop commercial solutions
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, externally with customers and end-users and internally with sales, marketing, ADTS, CS and Credit establishing solid relationships with them
• Strong activities on prospecting and acquisition of new accounts in targeted markets as important part of the role
• Develop and implement Account Management Plan including Account profile, like SWOT analysis, Goals and Objectives, Innovation plan, and Resource plan.
• Coordinating and aligning objectives and initiatives within the company that are critical to grow together with the assigned accounts.
• Increase sales by promoting targeted products/applications and innovation, identifies and captures cross-selling opportunities, identifies and develops new customers.
• Provides regular up-dates on market intelligence and competitive movements to the business in the respective segment.
• Take the lead on sustainability projects and initiatives within team North.
• Ensure a consistent and effective execution of the business strategy and make recommendations on potential improvements.
• Drive operational and commercial excellence in S&OP and other key business processes.
• Monitor timely closing of customer quality complaints and claims that go across multiple locations.
• Use SalesForce as the CRM tool, keep it up to date with latest info on your accounts, prospects and opportunities.

The role will be home office based.

You Bring This Value

Education:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant science field (like polymer science)

Work Experience: 

• Solid (5+ years) commercial and or technical experience in the Polymers Industry

Languages:

•  French or Italian native, depending on the origin of the candidate, French AND Italian language skills required. Additionally, fluency in English is required.

Skills:

• Able to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups. Can settle differences with minimum “noise”. Can win concessions without damaging relationships. Can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic. Gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations. Has a good sense of timing.
• Strong sales skills with strong drive to grow business and generate value 
• Able to present information in a simple way, clearly communicating the key messages and engages the audience. Communicates openly and clear. Simplifies complex issues where possible and share information freely
• Ability to listen and understanding customer needs.
• Finds opportunities to continuously learn about LYB products and services to be able to clearly articulate these in a strong value proposition for the partner entity.
• Affinity with sustainability initiatives.

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

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