Now Hiring - Technical Sales Representative- Release in Pulaski, NY

Position: Technical Sales Representative- Release

Reporting to: VP Sales- Release

Felix Schoeller North America is looking for a self-starting individual who can work well both independently and with a team in a technical sales environment. We have created a new sales position to help support the fast-growing Felix Schoeller Release business segment servicing North and South America. The position is ideally based in Pulaski, New York however both domestic and international travel will be required so remote locations will be considered where aligned with business needs

Responsibilities include:

· Working with the VP Sales to maintain and establish new business with current and potential customers.

· Identifying opportunities for new sales and effectively presenting the key features and advantages that Felix Schoeller has to offer.

· Delivering profitable growth against agreed upon targets.

· Working closely with local and European colleagues through the entire sales process including product development, pricing, negotiating, scheduling, forecasting and delivery.

· Working closely with customer applications by attending trials and participating in business development meetings.

· Ability to assimilate technical requirements and be the voice of customer on cross functional teams driving problem solving, claims or product development processes.

· Effective use and maintenance of CRM.

Requirements:

·· Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.

· Excellent written and oral communication as well as listening skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

- Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

· Knowledge of papermaking, paper & film converting, or pressure sensitive adhesives would be advantageous.

· Ability to comprehend and articulate various coating processes that utilize Polyolefin polymers, silicone and adhesive technology after initial training.

· Creative thinking and problem solving; strong customer and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to operate with a high degree of independence within agreed policies, targets and budgets.

· Ability to translate customer needs and forecast into actionable plans to ensure the highest level of customer service and continuity of supply.

· Project Management skills to identify and close new opportunities efficiently and in a timely manner.

· Demonstrated track record of successful sales experience and ambition to grow into managing larger accounts / territory.

Foreign language a plus but not a requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We are currently following all CDC COVID guidelines.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in paper making and paper & film converting manufacturing?

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road