Huntsman

Key Account Manager

Huntsman

China - Huntsman Campus, ShanghaiFull timePosted Aug 2, 2026

Job description

Job Description :

  1. Job Purpose:
  • Promote Huntsman TPU products in China to selected key accounts within strategic market segments, with the objective of driving sales growth and achieving agreed targets.
  • Develop and manage key accounts by ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through comprehensive service, technical support, and joint development initiatives.
  • Provide market intelligence, contribute to the establishment or adjustment of strategic directions, and execute corresponding strategies. 2 . Principal Accountabilities:
  • Ensure all business activities comply with Company policies, EHS standards, and local regulations.
  • Deliver agreed sales targets (volume and CM) for assigned segments and products, increasing Huntsman’s market share and presence in target markets.
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities and penetrate new markets and customers.
  • Evaluate competitive landscape and emerging technologies
  • Develop an in‑depth understanding of key customers’ businesses and build strong, long-term multi-level relationships within the account.
  • Develop business opportunities within key accounts and strengthen existing market positions; plan and execute key account strategies and priority initiatives.
  • Stay informed of industry trends and competitive landscapes; collect reliable market intelligence and support strategic planning.
  • Collaborate with regional counterparts to maintain and grow global account business.
  • Coordinate cross‑functionally (TS, R&D, QC, Operations) to ensure customer needs are met.
  • Make pricing decisions according to company pricing policy and authority limits.
  • Propose and execute account plans and sales forecasts.
  • Manage account receivables and debtors to achieve zero bad debt.
  1. Special Features:
  • Dynamic and motivated decision-maker with a proactive approach.
  • Highly committed to meeting customer expectations with strong relationship‑building capability and sound business judgment.
  • Agile and adaptable to changing market conditions.
  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and cross‑cultural skills.
  • Solid knowledge and technical understanding of plastics and elastomer industries.
  1. Knowledge / Experience / Skills Needed:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Business Management.
  • Experience: 12+ years of commercial experience, including over 10 years in sales & marketing within the plastics or elastomers industries.
  • Proven effective judgement and reasoning. Proven track record of sales achievements and critically in developing new business and selling value-based solutions.
  • Skills: Strong negotiation and coordination skills; marketing and trading knowledge; proficiency in MS Office; strong communication skills in both Mandarin and English. Additional Locations: