Regional Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
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$ 104300 - 140000
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Job Description
Portfolio Business:Huber Engineered Materials
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883 we are a diversified global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals hydrocolloid solutions engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4000 employees worldwide we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
Position Summary
Maintains current sales and identifies/develops profitable new business in the Market Segment Wire & Cable in the Americas region. Establishes Hubers brand in front of customers. Translates Huber Advanced Materials (HAM) capabilities and policies to the customer and the customers needs to HAM work teams. Can technically navigate customers amongst HAM product solutions.
- Accountable to build sales and customer relationships in the assigned Market Segment in Americas
- Accountable for customer satisfaction through consistent communications between customers and HAM about needs capabilities customer market data and policies.
- Will manage distributors in assigned region.
Principal Duties
- Develops and executes account plans to meet annual critical success factors CSFs (sales objectives both strategicand tactical) in alignment with the defined market strategies.
- Maintains current sales and develops profitable new business by identifying sales prospects determining prospects requirements and by facilitating successful trials of HAM solutions.
- Builds multi-level customer relationships characterized by a high degree of trust and mutual respect.
- Responsible for coordinating HAM team-selling approach at customers/prospects so that HAM understands the customers need and that HAM is in position to deliver value in the customers eyes.
- Manage distributors/agents assigned to region including setting objectives monitoring performance and supporting technically and commercially.
- Identifies potential new HAM solutions by staying abreast of industry developments and by promoting multi-level relationships with customers co-suppliers and industry contacts.
- Promotes Hubers presence in the marketplace by participating in professional organizations conferences and trade shows and through relationships with co-suppliers and third parties to stay abreast of technical and market trends and to develop competencies.
- Fulfills administrative duties required in region or for customer group including completion of accurate and timely reports and forms (ex. call reports forecasting summaries on competitive activity price change forms complaint forms etc.).
- Operates within established regional travel and expense budget.
Additional Responsibilities
Major Challenges:
- Maintaining and growing sales in a highly competitive environment.
- Staying abreast of constantly changing technical developments in markets and applications for HAM products in order to sell value-based solutions.
- Establishing priorities based upon divisional sales objectives competitive activities and new market opportunities.
- Solidifying the distributor network and keeping them supplied with continuous uniform product information (when applicable) and ongoing active co-calling with distribution
- Coordinating with other functional areas in HAM to provide a timely response to customers and prospects. Shifting customer and prospect orientation from a commodity (price based) mindset to a solution mindset (value-based).
Decision-Making Authority:
- Decides scheduling priorities for contacting customers and prospects
- Decides on target customers in region; recommends target customers outside of region
- Decides what type of technical service and customer service is necessary
- Decides on logistics issues within specified guidelines
- Recommends contract terms of sale and pricing
- Recommends complaint resolution/product returns/ sample requests
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of technical sales experience in the Chemical industry or a related industry (W&C Additives Thermoplastic or Thermoset resins).
- Minimum bachelors degree in chemistry Chemical Engineering or a Science technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience. An MBA would be a plus.
- Proficient in computer skills including an understanding of word processing spreadsheet and presentation programs and ability to adapt to new software additions.
- Travel required car and/or air up to 60% of the time.
- Must be physically able to wear required PPE while on visits at manufacturing facilities (customers or Huber facilities).
Other Key Competencies:
- Verbally transmits ideas instructions and information so they are clearly understood by others. Writes clear concise and grammatically correct documents that others can easily understand. Creates communications to match the needs of a particular audience.
- Develops and nurtures customer relationships via the telephone and in personal discussions.
- Possess business acumen an understanding of the financial impact of sales tactics on both HAM and the customer.
- Organizes and plans work in advance deciding on the most efficient or convenient way to do assigned tasks or projects (e.g. making plans assigning personnel and resources appropriately).
- Discerns between important and unimportant details; recognizes inconsistencies between facts and draws correct inferences from information.
Total Rewards
J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.
Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicants skills performance job responsibilities prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.
U.S. Market-Based Salary Range
Regional Sales Manager
$104300.00 -$140000.00
In addition to base compensation individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.
Huber also offers a comprehensive competitivebenefitspackage as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub
Our employees are our strongest asset and their safety health and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values show dignity and respect toward others and work hard to achieve their best performance.
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
