Junior Account Manager

About Chem-Impex

Chem-Impex International is a family-owned distributor and manufacturer of high-purity research chemicals, serving the global life science research community since 1981. Headquartered in Wood Dale, IL, we support a catalog of 32,000+ products, with particular depth in peptide chemistry, amino acids, and diagnostics.

Why this Role Exists

This role exists to support that growth by building meaningful, day-to-day relationships with the researchers, scientists, and labs we serve.

What You'll Own

• Manage an assigned customer portfolio to retain and grow existing relationships.
• Participate in customer calls, meetings, and check-ins to understand their technical needs.
• Aid in preparing and delivering product presentations, price quotes, and sales collateral.
• Learn the Chem-Impex catalog to accurately match customers with the right product solutions.
• Partner with marketing, customer service, and operations to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and pipeline activity in HubSpot.
• Gather and relay industry feedback to support our product strategy.
• Assist senior account managers with distributor support, roadshows, and industry events.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences field.
• A genuine drive to build a career in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles.
• A strong scientific foundation with the ability to learn and communicate technical product applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An enthusiastic mindset, ready to learn, take initiative, and stay organized across multiple priorities.
• A willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits or industry events.

Why Join Us

• We are a close-knit team that values real connection across roles, cultures, and backgrounds.
• You will work directly alongside purchasing, quality, legal, and operations, giving you a clear, practical understanding of how a business runs.
• We make space to share and celebrate, from samosa breaks to holiday potlucks.
• We take pride in the details because thoughtfulness is part of how we work.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation: $50,000-$65,000 (BOE)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Equal Opportunity Employer