Account Manager (Metalworking fluids) - North & West Italy

Overview At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have a global presence with corporate headquarters in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a collaborative culture that supports career growth and offers competitive compensation and benefits. As an account manager, you will be the main sales contact for the North-West Italy territory, covering all of Quaker Houghton\'s offering of products, equipment and services. You will focus on nurturing relationships with our existing customer base, mainly in the metalworking fluids market, and drive cross-selling and customer satisfaction initiatives. Our customers’ success is our own. What we offer Competitive pay bonus program Company car Meal tickets Health insurance 2 annual days paid volunteering leave Access to real career growth opportunities in the commercial or other related areas of interest QH University : Online continuous training tool for all seniority levels Attractive Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion & DEI programs What will you do? Develop business growth in the North and West Italian region to achieve sales and gross margin targets by regularly visiting customer sites. Create strong relationships with key customer contacts across all levels, both existing and prospective, to increase customer satisfaction and cross-selling success. Prepare and present customer presentations, proposals, commercial offers and value selling plans that demonstrate the benefits and value Quaker Houghton can offer. Deliver sound technical advice to the customer, working closely with our Product Application team to implement and offer new solutions. Coordinate with the KAM team for alignment with the account strategy to achieve maximum business potential and exceed customer expectations. Collaborate with the QH Fluid Intelligence Solutions team regarding our range of equipment sales. Coordinate with Customer Service and Technical Service teams to meet overall customer expectations. Regularly report to management to analyze sales targets, budgets and forecasts, mainly using CRM, Excel and other IT tools. Attend and participate in conferences and industry trade shows; monitor competitors\' activities, industry trends and regional regulations to provide actionable feedback for innovation and market development. What are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of technical sales experience in a B2B environment, ideally in contact with the metalworking process and the automotive sector. Experience managing both end user and distributor accounts is an advantage. Education : Engineering degree (mechanical, chemical, industrial or similar) Languages : Italian (bilingual level) and English (professional level written & spoken) are required Experience : Previous work experience from metalworking fluids, lubricants, grease, coolants or other similar industrial chemical markets Profile : A dynamic professional with excellent communication and presentation skills to build trust-based relationships with key stakeholders Location : Field-based role in the West and North Italy territory Soft skills : Safety conscious, team player, autonomous, results driven, analytical and problem solver, customer focus About Us We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40 countries, continually improving and innovating so manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Our values include Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, and Act with Integrity. Our core values guide our decisions and shape our interactions with stakeholders. They reflect our commitment to safety and driving performance while fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Join the team and unleash your potential! J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, IT

Posted Date: 9/17/2025