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Account Manager

Eastman Chemical Company
United States, Tennessee, Kingsport
Mar 24, 2026
Account Manager Job Requisition ID: 56161 Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com. Role Profile The Account Manager is responsible for growing volume and margin year-over-year across their territory by developing and leading the implementation of the account and territory strategies. As a member of the market segment team, their ability to bring the voice of the customer is critical to inform and implement the market segment strategies through the cross-functional team. The account manager must be able to effectively network across the customers' entire organization, uncovering opportunities to collaborate on sustainability, influence customer and Eastman behaviors to address barriers to adoption, and develop mutually beneficial customer strategies to adopt Eastman's sustainability technologies. Their ability to generate insights and test hypotheses across their customer network will be crucial in the success of Eastman's sustainability strategy. Responsibilities Develop and implement territory strategies to allocate their and the supporting resources' time to grow polymer granulate sales volume and value Develop and implement account strategies to meet the objectives of their territory and the market segment strategies Build broad networks and deep customer relationships to uncover opportunities and influence customer behaviors to achieve strategy objectives As a member of the market segment team, lead discovery, test team hypotheses, and ensure the customer objectives of the market strategy are met Manage the sales information systems to ensure insights and information are captured by the organization and demand fulfillment is seamless to the customer and cost efficient for Eastman Including contracts, forecasting, pricing, pipeline creation and maintenance, and call reports Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or relevant work experience, is required. MBA would be beneficial Min. 10+ years of experience in key account management, consultative selling is required. Experience developing and executing account strategies with cross functional team members is required Ability to travel up to 40% Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day. Nearest Major Market: Asheville Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville Job Segment: Account Manager, Marketing Manager, Chemical Engineer, Application Developer, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Technology