Sales Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Provide support for the application and marketing of chemical products utilized in the paper manufacturing sector.

• Aid customers on-site in recognizing and implementing effective chemical solutions throughout the paper production process.

• Oversee the sales strategy to achieve and surpass sales and profitability margin objectives.

• Cultivate profitable business relationships with assigned accounts.

• Enhance profits, market presence, and market share.

• Present new products and solutions to clients.

• Organize reports, sales meetings, and business evaluations.

• Assist in demand forecasting for the designated region.

• Lead and engage in team activities.

• Build and sustain relationships across manufacturing sites, from operators to mill managers.

• Influence key stakeholders and collaborate within a paper manufacturing setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in paper science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or chemical engineering.

• 1 to 5 years of experience within the paper industry.

• Capacity to formulate Key Account or Project Plans and implement them with precision.

• Strong focus on documenting the Return on Investment (ROI) for both new and existing applications.

• Ability to establish "trust-based" relationships with key purchasers.

• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting practices.

• Excellent organizational abilities.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in paper-making operations is preferred.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and statistical analysis is advantageous.

• Understanding of general wet-end applications, such as retention, sizing, strength, cleaning, defoamers, felt washing, and microbiological control is preferred.

• Eligibility to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement with a leading company in pulp & paper and water treatment.

• Career paths in Technical, Product Line Management, Sales Management, and Account Management.

• Competitive salary package.

• Car allowance provided.

• Comprehensive family medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Superior 401(k) plan with company contributions ranging from 6% to 10% of salary.

• Three weeks of Paid Time Off in the first year of employment.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Paid time off benefits.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.