Syensqo is Hiring for Key Account Manager- Americas

Key Account Manager, Americas at Syensqo

Syensqo is hiring a Key Account Manager (Americas) to accelerate growth across its Life Solutions markets. This role blends strategic account leadership with hands-on business development, driving new application projects while expanding revenue with existing customers in priority segments.

Company Overview

Syensqo is a science company developing solutions that enable safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products across homes, consumer goods, transportation, batteries, smart devices, and healthcare. Inspired by Ernest Solvay’s scientific councils, the company brings together a diverse global team of 13,000+ associates to advance innovation, circularity, and technology that benefits customers and society.

Role Summary

As the Key Account Manager for the Life Solutions Cluster, you will be the primary point of contact for designated key accounts, responsible for pipeline creation and conversion across target markets. The role reports to the Sales Director in the Americas and involves regular customer engagement and collaboration with internal teams to meet growth and service objectives. Travel is approximately 30%.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales and business development objectives; maintain accurate forecasts aligned with financial goals.
• Serve as the main point of contact for key accounts and develop new opportunities across Life Solutions markets.
• Build and sustain executive and technical relationships through proactive communication and regular customer visits.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new application projects with existing and new customers; manage opportunity pipeline by segment.
• Translate customer needs into clear requirements; coordinate with internal R&D and technical teams to deliver solutions.
• Lead account planning (ADP, KAP) and promote value propositions for each product; follow group sales and marketing processes.
• Monitor competitors, market trends, and product forecasts; synthesize insights and propose actions.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts and pricing; coordinate legal reviews for NDAs, codes of conduct, and supply agreements.
• Support credit and cash collection activities and align payment terms as needed.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction (Frontline NPS) and perform other duties as required.

Ideal Profile

• BA/BS in a related technical field (engineering, chemistry, materials science); MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in specialty chemicals across business development, marketing, or technical roles with strong polymer application knowledge.
• Experience in regulated markets and the ability to educate stakeholders on technical and commercial topics.
• Clear, succinct communication; strong presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels of customer and internal organizations.
• High initiative, autonomy, and a knowledge-sharing mindset; results-driven with strong achievement orientation.
• Effective in a global matrix; maintains a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%.

Compensation And Location

Location: Alpharetta, GA. The U.S. base salary range is $140,000–$175,000 USD. Actual compensation depends on candidate-specific factors and total compensation includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Up to 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave per local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses (24 languages).

How To Apply

Apply via Syensqo’s careers page: Apply here. During the transition following Syensqo’s spin-off from Solvay, some recruitment communications may continue to originate from Solvay. Syensqo welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and supports accommodations throughout the process.

Conclusion

If you’re ready to lead strategic accounts and drive growth in Life Solutions, submit your application. For additional resources and curated roles for ambitious go-to-market leaders, explore Mesha and browse the latest opportunities on Mesha Jobs.