Account Manager, PCG Korea

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.   As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
Accountable for commercial activities in South Korea including managing key accounts and distributors while developing profitable new business opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Develop and implement account plans that well aligned with business strategy for customers in marketing segments of Industrial coating, Printing ink, Specialty Paper, Textile and new Adjacent Markets like Electronics, Water etc.
•    Manage global and regional strategic accounts like KCC, Sherwin Williams, Akzo, Jotun, Nippon etc., by maintaining good relationship with senior level contacts, driving key growth projects, leveraging resources from global team and regional management etc. to ensure the strategical partnership and strong growth momentum;
•    Effectively manage distributor networks by clearly communicating company strategy, setting ambitious growth targets, and regularly reviewing project pipelines and performance scorecards.

•    Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including regional marketing, technical, logistics, and finance teams, to deliver integrated customers solutions.

•    Timely communicate key issues with stakeholders within Performance Coating organization;
•    Handle administrative requirements, such as call reports, sales forecasting and expense reports, timely and accurately;
•    Actively participate in trade shows, conferences and regional meetings;

REQUIREMENTS (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):
•    University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or polymer related field;
•    Total 10 years of professional experience, including 5-8 years in Coating industry and marketing segments like New Energy, Automotive, Electronics, Paper Packaging are preferred;

•    Strategic thinking, good listening and communication skills;
•    Good command of English in written and oral communication;
•    Understand and demonstrated successes in implementing value selling;
•    Good negotiation skills;
•    Sound business analysis and financial skills;
•    Able to be flexible and adaptable to handle uncertainly inherent to dynamic business conditions;
•    Willing/Able to travel up to min. 50% of time;

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.  We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.