Technical Sales Leader – Natural Surfactants

Job Description:

• Lead Sales of Natural Surfactants
• Develop global market strategy for plant derived surfactant application markets, mapping competitive advantages, cost position, performance advantages and applications targets for appropriate end customers
• Proactively manage and provide input on customer requests, research on surfactant structure-function relationships and marketing and sales support
• Develop and manage project expense spend and capital budgets
• Ensure appropriate adherence with regulatory requirements across broad category of product uses
• Implement project plans for new product development and commercialization, applications method development, and product performance evaluations
• Present technical information to customers, internal and external stakeholders to establish relationships, enhance product image, and increase sales
• Represent company as a technical expert in application areas
• Act as an ambassador and subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty to build an unimpeachable business reputation
• Ensure communication of project plans and results to partners, customers, and other team members
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering or related field; MS or PhD preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in technical marketing / sales in surfactants, specialty chemicals or natural products
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel as required
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Able to work and lead in a dynamic, scale-up focused team environment to meet aggressive deadlines
• Familiarity with quality assurance and regulatory requirements for various surfactant product applications
• Willing to travel 30% of the time pending future project requirements.

Benefits:

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

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