John Williams
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager with strong textile dye and chemical knowledge. Proven track record of increasing sales and managing a $7 million territory, driving significant market growth through effective product promotion and customer-focused strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Archroma Textile Effects
Greensboro, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Increased Sales at Key Technical Textile, Apparel, and Carpet accounts in the US.
- Managed a $7 Million territory
- Forecasted inventory needs to meet customer requirements while managing inventory levels.
- Introduced ATE to new hard surface markets to grow market share.
- Managed pricing to maintain margins in spite of tariffs, cost increases, etc
US Brand and Retail Manager
Archroma Textile Effects/ Huntsman Textile Effects
Greensboro, NC
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Promoted ATE/HTE products to US Brands and Retailers
- Worked with leading brands/retailers like Lululemon, Nike, Carhartt, Walmart, Target, etc to grow global dye and chemical sales
- Coordinated global technical network to support US brands
- Reported sourcing shifts to ensure business captured in key textile markets.
Account Manager
Huntsman Textile Effects
Greensboro, NC
05.2003 - 12.2018
- Managed sales territory in NC, SC, Va focused on Technical textiles.
- Worked with automotive, military, protective fabrics, etc customers.
- Promoted Huntsman Textile Effects products, both dye and chemical, to mill customers.
- Customers included Seiren, Glen Raven, Mohawk, ITG, Aplix, Pendleton, Tencate, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Furman University
Greenville, SC06-1989
Bachelor of Arts - History
Furman University
Greenville, SC06-1988
Skills
- Strong textile dye and chemical knowledge
- Technical product promotion
- Customer focused
- Team player
- Active listener
- Value selling
- Textile industry experience of 30 years
- Account relationships
Timeline
Account Manager
Archroma Textile Effects
03.2024 - Current
US Brand and Retail Manager
Archroma Textile Effects/ Huntsman Textile Effects
01.2019 - 03.2024
Account Manager
Huntsman Textile Effects
05.2003 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Furman University