What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Manager- North America position at Verdant Specialty Solutions?
Build the partnerships that grow our business.
Verdant Specialty Solutions is hiring a Distribution Manager to help shape and grow our U.S. distribution business. You’ll turn market knowledge and distributor relationships into new customers, stronger partnerships, and profitable growth across our Home & Personal Care, Energy Solutions, and Industrial portfolios.
Remote Midwest, East or Southeast preferred
Travel: Approximately 30–40% domestically, with occasional international travel
What You’ll Own
- Shape our distribution strategy, identify gaps in market coverage, and help bring the right partners into our network
- Build relationships with distributor leaders and sales teams, with clear growth plans and accountability for results
- Open doors to new customers and applications, expand existing accounts, and move opportunities from pipeline to revenue
- Negotiate agreements and pricing within established authority, protect margins, and use forecasts and performance data to guide decisions
- Equip distributors to succeed through product launches, technical training, joint customer visits, and collaboration with direct sales
- Connect commercial, technical, and supply teams to meet customer needs while upholding responsible business and product stewardship practices
What We’re Looking For
- Five or more years of commercial experience in specialty chemicals, chemical distribution, or related industrial markets
- Experience managing distributors, channel partners, or strategic accounts, plus a strong understanding of the U.S. specialty chemical market
- A record of winning business, negotiating commercial agreements, and delivering revenue and margin growth
- Strong relationship-building and analytical skills, comfort with CRM and reporting tools, and the ability to work independently across teams and time zones
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline; advanced degree or multinational experience preferred
- Experience in Home & Personal Care, HI&I, Industrial, Energy, Agriculture, or related specialty chemical markets preferred
Why Verdant?
Your ideas will help shape our distribution network. Your partnerships will extend our reach. You’ll work across a broad specialty chemical portfolio, with commercial, technical, and operational colleagues who help turn customer opportunities into business.
Ready to put your market knowledge and relationships to work? Apply today.