Account Manager US/Mexico

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Remote (Preferred: Detroit area, USA or Mexico)

Reports to: Sales Manager (Europe) and will have regular alignment with the Mexico Plant Manager
Contract Type: Independent Contractor or Local Employment Contract if in Mexico

About the Role:

• A fast-growing, international manufacturing group is seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial Account Manager to support business development and manage key multinational clients across the Americas region. This is a dynamic opportunity for a commercially savvy individual with a technical mindset to join a global team and drive real impact.
• The ideal candidate will have a background in injection moulding and or the automotive sector, be confident working with international stakeholders, and enjoy combining strategy with hands-on execution. If you are a self-starter who thrives in a results-oriented, cross-cultural environment—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Regional Growth: Identify and engage new business opportunities that align with the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
• Account Ownership: Develop and implement account strategies that align client objectives with internal business goals. Serve as the primary commercial contact and project lead.
• Sales Project Leadership: Represent the commercial voice in multidisciplinary project teams. Influence decisions in areas such as quality, engineering, and logistics.
• Quotations & Proposals: Analyze customer requests and collaborate with internal departments to develop tailored proposals.
• Customer Retention & Expansion: Deepen relationships with existing clients through proactive value delivery and strategic account development.
• Market & Data Insight: Monitor sales performance, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• CRM Management: Track pipeline and activities using Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
• Reporting: Maintain close communication with the European sales leader and coordinate operationally with the Mexico-based production site.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in B2B manufacturing, preferably in injection moulding and automotive sectors.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Skills: Strong commercial and strategic instincts; confident working with technical drawings; advanced Excel; CRM familiarity.
• Languages: Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Travel: Willing to travel regularly within North America and occasionally to Europe.

Behavioral Profile (DISC-Aligned):

• High Dominance: Results-oriented, assertive decision-maker.
• High Influence: Persuasive communicator, builds relationships easily.
• Moderate Steadiness: Comfortable managing multiple tasks in fast-paced environments.
• High Compliance: Detail-oriented, quality- and process-focused.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive compensation (contract or local employment if in Mexico).
• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to grow a regional customer base.
• A performance-driven and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to major international clients across industrial, automotive, and other sectors.
• Professional development and the opportunity to influence business direction.
• An international work environment with multiple sites globally.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:

Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025, Plastics Live Ireland