Sales Associate - Technical

5 days ago

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

Although this job is listed in Virginia, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🤑 Sales

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Kemira

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Kemira is a global chemicals company that specializes in providing essential chemicals and solutions for various industries, particularly in water treatment and paper manufacturing. They focus on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to enhance operational efficiency and environmental performance for their customers. With a strong commitment to safety and sustainability, Kemira also offers a range of products that support critical industrial processes.

water, energy and raw material efficiency • wet end chemistry • packaging & board • tissue • process chemicals

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1920

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 1996-01

📋 Description

• Support mills in the Lynchburg, VA area • Servicing existing and new accounts, including on site analysis, troubleshooting, inspection, design and installation of feed and delivery systems • Establishing a business plan with goals and objectives for sales and profits to new and existing business • Providing customer with timely service reports • Communicating mill requirements/opportunities • Providing attention to customer needs and identifying new sales opportunities • Monitoring Kemira product and service quality • Resolving customer concerns to customer’s satisfaction • Maintaining sales information systems and expense reporting systems in a timely manner • Attending appropriate industry conferences and assigned company meetings • Developing technical and sales skills by participating in and completing company approved training programs

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree level and/or equivalent field experience in paper specialty chemical sales, paper science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or chemical engineering • 0-5 years’ experience in the paper industry • Ability to develop Key Account or Project Plans and execute with discipline • Strong emphasis on documenting ROI of new and existing applications • Ability to develop “trust based” relationships with key buyers • Familiarity with data analysis and reporting

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation, car allowance, paid relocation • Exceptional benefits program including: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance • Superior 401(k) with Company contribution up to 10% of salary • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in 1st year of employment