Sales Representative – Plastics UV / FR

Job Number: 01TS4202

Primary Category: Sales

Sub Category: Technology

Job Location: Anywhere in U.S. with easy air travel access.

Global plastics company with additives, compounds and color solutions is recruiting an individual who can sell into the UV and FR (Fire Retardant) space.

Individual will be expected to increase sales and maintain customer satisfaction with current customers. This position will also identify new business opportunities and initiate contact with potential accounts across several areas, with a specific focus on UV and FR.

This individual will work with a national customer base, providing forecasts and status reports to sales management. She/he will be expected to work with senior sales management and corporate to understand / implement the company’s strategy and sales goals for the U.S.

Main Responsibilities:
• Help maintain and increase company’s UV / FR business
• Implement Business Development roadmap to sell into the U.S.
• Identify UV / FR business Opportunities
• Initiate contact and follow up with potential customers
• Represent company in commercial events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Maintain records / CRM reports
Formal requirements:
• Minimum 5 to 10 years selling additives, compounds and colors in the U.S.
• B.S. Chemical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Willingness to travel frequently in the US and possibly abroad

Best Experience:
• Individuals interested in this position MUST have worked in the additives, compounds and colors, Masterbatch BOPP/film industry with specific UV / FR experience.
• Candidates should have a relevant career transition working for companies selling similar plastic components (i.e. Ampacet, Clariant, Polyone, Shulman, Techmer, or smaller organizations)

Location:
• Candidates can live anywhere, with extensive travel required.