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Senior Inside Sales Representative

Avient avient.com Open · verified Oct 9, 2026
Hybrid Avon Lake Full-time Senior Account Executive

At a glance

Senior Account Executive role at Avient. Avon Lake · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleAccount Executive
SenioritySenior
LocationAvon Lake
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 9, 2026 · today
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Grow your assigned accounts profitably while meeting gross-margin goals and building a healthy pipeline of new business
  • Recommend product grades, custom compounds and pricing based on each customer’s applications, market and competitive pressures
  • Manage customer relationships through business reviews, prospecting, cross-selling, receivables follow-up and accurate CRM records
  • Coordinate with channel partners and sales teammates to close deals and expand your territory
  • Serve as the main contact for assigned accounts and contribute to sales forecasts and short- and long-term goals

What you bring

  • A high school diploma is required; a business, marketing, sales or related associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Five to seven years in inside sales, customer service, account management or business development, preferably in manufacturing or industry
  • A record of meeting sales goals, expanding customer accounts and uncovering new business opportunities
  • Experience with ERP and CRM platforms, such as SAP, Salesforce or comparable systems

Who this fits

This senior individual-contributor role suits someone who can manage accounts independently while working closely with sales teammates and channel partners. The position is hybrid in Avon Lake, and travel may be needed to support assigned accounts. You may also represent the company at trade shows, conferences and other promotional events.

From the employer

The Senior Inside Sales Representative, with minimal supervision, manages an assigned sales account base and functions to provide value to a selected group of customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Deliver profitable revenue growth and achieve stated gross margin targets as a percentage of sales.
  • Approach the sales process with a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness by successful utilization of customer centric selling skills and tools, such as use of scorecards, business reviews, EVE tools, high/wide/deep, 5 warning signs, prospecting & new account calls, development of a robust sales funnel, collecting ARs, avoidance of bad debts, cross selling, and effective CRM system management.
  • Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to specific selling activities. These include, but are not limited to, solutions including appropriate product grades to be offered for specific applications and markets; appropriate use of standard product grades versus a custom compounded product and; competitive pricing of products.
  • Work as part of the sales team to maintain and grow sales territory.
  • Work both directly and cooperatively with channel partners to close business based on customer's purchasing requirements.
  • Maintains current accounts as well as develops new accounts. This includes independent assessment of a customer's needs and the presence of competitive pressures.
  • May be necessary to travel to maintain and grow assigned accounts.
  • Serve as the primary company contact for assigned accounts.
  • May be required to serve as a primary company representative at trade shows, conferences and in other promotional settings.
  • As an individual and sales team member, contributes to the company's planning of both long- and short-term business objectives. This will include periodic and annual sales forecasts, as well as the setting of sales goals.
  • High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of inside sales, customer service, account management, or business development experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales goals, growing customer accounts, and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Strong knowledge of sales processes, pricing strategies, contract management, and customer relationship management.
  • Experience working with ERP and CRM systems, such as SAP, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships while providing exceptional service and support.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sales data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate and influence customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with a focus on accuracy in order management, forecasting, and customer communications.
  • Experience mentoring or providing guidance to less experienced team members is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with customer service, supply chain, operations, and field sales teams to support customer growth and retention.

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