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Job Title: Key Account Manager - Medicals Devices & Medical Polymers
Job Location: Brecksville, OH / Remote
Type of role: Remote
About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Salary Range: $155,000 – $180,000.
This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific rate will be determined by variables such as education, experience, skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
What You'll Do
As an Account Manager at Lubrizol, you will drive growth within the medical industry by managing strategic accounts and developing new customer relationships within the medical device and medical polymer sectors. You will be responsible for developing and executing account plans, negotiating agreements, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions using Lubrizol’s medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethanes. Your efforts will position Lubrizol as a trusted partner and industry leader, ensuring our continued success in the medical device market..
What We're Looking For
Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!
#LBZUS
It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.
As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.
One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Segment: Medical Device Sales, Medical Sales, CRM, Account Manager, Marketing Manager, Sales, Technology, Marketing
Job Location: Brecksville, OH / Remote
Type of role: Remote
About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Salary Range: $155,000 – $180,000.
This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific rate will be determined by variables such as education, experience, skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
What You'll Do
As an Account Manager at Lubrizol, you will drive growth within the medical industry by managing strategic accounts and developing new customer relationships within the medical device and medical polymer sectors. You will be responsible for developing and executing account plans, negotiating agreements, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions using Lubrizol’s medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethanes. Your efforts will position Lubrizol as a trusted partner and industry leader, ensuring our continued success in the medical device market..
What We're Looking For
- Develop and execute strategic account plans for targeted medical device customers to drive revenue and market share growth.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with emerging customers and markets, leveraging industry insights and networks.
- Build and nurture customer relationships, ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, product management, engineering) to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs.
- Deliver accurate monthly sales forecasts, maintain up-to-date CRM records, and drive adoption of CRM best practices.
- Manage and grow high-value, strategic key accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
- Negotiate and close complex, multi-year commercial agreements, optimizing margins and ensuring alignment with Lubrizol’s value proposition.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver superior customer experiences and innovative product solutions, maintaining a deep technical understanding of Lubrizol’s capabilities.
- Lead executive-level meetings and represent Lubrizol at major industry conferences, tradeshows, and events.
- Analyze market trends, customer strategies, and competitive landscape to inform account strategies and uncover growth opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 10 years of B2B sales experience, with at least 8 years directly managing key accounts in resins, polymers, specialty chemicals, or engineered materials.
- Experience in the medical device industry, including knowledge of regulatory standards, biocompatibility, and product development cycles.
- Proven success in developing and executing strategic account plans with global OEMs, negotiating multi-year supply agreements, and securing long-term specifications.
- Strong technical foundation in medical polymers/materials, with ability to discuss material properties, regulatory requirements, and testing protocols.
- Demonstrated project management, business development, and CRM/account documentation skills.
- Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Analytical and strategic thinker, with a hunter mindset and proactive approach to business growth.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50% or more.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision offerings
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Parental Leave
- Flexible work environment
Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!
#LBZUS
It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.
As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.
One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Segment: Medical Device Sales, Medical Sales, CRM, Account Manager, Marketing Manager, Sales, Technology, Marketing
Salary : $155,000 - $180,000