Account Manager, Materials Protection
Account Manager, Materials Protection
Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
The successful Regional Account Manager in Materials Protection (Plastic Additives) is responsible for the delivery of sales in the Materials Protection business. In this role you will collaborate closely with all functions (Marketing, Product Management, R&D, Regulatory and other support functions). You will be accountable for the implementation of sales and marketing business strategies. This position is located in Morristown, NJ and is a remote role, with consideration for a fully remote opportunity.
Essential Job Functions:
- Achieve agreed financial and commercial objectives for the assigned customers in the defined territory.
- Participate actively in development and implementation of strategic and tactical marketing and sales business plans that increase gross profit and expand market share.
- Maintain and develop major customers by providing commercial and technical support and creating customer visit reports and regular sales summaries and market information.
- Drive new business opportunities and implement actions for delivery (communicate through SFDC).
- Develop accurate forecasting and demand planning.
- Maximize the profitability of sales through thorough implementation of selling prices, MOC, MOV and PC2.
- Optimization of cash flow through management payment terms.
- Develop on an on-going basis, market intelligence required to gain competitive information as well as identify new applications for existing products.
- Deliver “best in class” customer care in order meet business plan objectives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering/manufacturing, chemistry, biology or other science based technical disciplines.
- Must have 5 plus years of experience in a Regional Sales role in the chemical manufacturing industry.
- Experience in Plastics/ Plastic Additives preferred.
- Experience with biocides and additives experience, strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and management skills
- Must be willing to travel to customer sites – up to 50% travel likely.
The expected salary range for this role is$102,600 - $125,400;specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering intwo distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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