Account Manager (External) - Water Treatment

Your Role We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven External Account Manager to manage and grow a portfolio of Water Treatment customers and products. The role focuses on maintaining existing business while driving sales margin growth through new customer acquisition and expanding product penetration within existing accounts. Responsibilities Manage and develop existing customer accounts across the water treatment portfolio Proactively identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities via a high level of outbound sales activity Drive profitable growth through range selling and identifying new applications within customer sites Develop a strong understanding of the water treatment product range and target markets Build multi-level customer relationships, including purchasing, technical, and operational contacts Handle objections effectively by using an inquisitive, needs-focused sales approach Maintain the highest standards of administration, including: Forward planning and scheduling of customer visits Timely completion of follow-up actions Accurate handling of customer requests Maintain and update CRM records, tracking opportunities, projects, and pipeline conversion Produce and submit monthly sales reports and pipeline updates Work closely with the Sales Manager to assess and identify personal training and development needs Key Relationships Close collaboration with Water Treatment commercial and technical teams Regular interaction with Internal and External Account Managers Coordination with cross-functional teams to support customer delivery Your Profile Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to engage customers and close sales Proven sales ability, with confidence in persuading and influencing decision-makers Skilled in handling objections and resolving customer issues Self-motivated and confident in taking ownership of workload and priorities Comfortable working independently in a remote, field-based role Knowledge of the water treatment industry is beneficial but not essential Familiarity with CRM systems for managing customer data, sales pipelines, and opportunities What We Offer Full-time, remote working role Monday to Friday working pattern (37 hours per week) Supportive team environment with access to commercial and technical expertise Ongoing training and development opportunities Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA Team