Strategic Account Manager, Texas

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

 

POSITION TITLE

Strategic Account Manager

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The SAM will be responsible for creating, developing, maintaining, and growing prioritized key account opportunities within the state of Texas. This person must be a leader and will work closely with all customer channels and segments, Milliken Territory and Regional Managers, and other cross functional teams within Milliken & Company.  

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discover, develop and assist in managing prioritized key accounts within the assigned geographic region that align with Milliken’s value propositions.
• Work closely with District Sales Manager and Territory Account Managers to establish targeted accounts within each sales territory.
• In coordination with the District Sales Manager provide coaching and mentoring focused on achieving annuity end user relationships.
• Develop and communicate industry and customer trends and strategies to Account Managers, Strategic Account Managers (SAMs), Regional Sales Managers, and Divisional Leadership across the organization.  Create short and long-term strategic plan to secure and develop strategic account opportunities across all segments. 
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