Title: Sales Representative, P&P, East

Join us and develop your career while creating a more sustainable future! You’ll be part of a global team of more than 5,000 people and 40 nationalities, where diverse perspectives are valued and you can bring your authentic self to work every day. At Kemira you are empowered to reach your full potential, deliver innovation, and make an impact. We embrace a growth mindset, so we can deliver more value to our customers and communities.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day.

At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager for our Pulp & Paper segment. This role supports the application and sales of all chemistries used in paper manufacturing industries as Kemira is an industry leader in assisting our customers, at their locations, in identifying and applying the most effective chemical applications used in all stages of the paper manufacturing process. This is a remote position located in our East Region supporting customers in the Western Kentucky area.

The position responsibilities include:

Account manager covering four different accounts with a large base business and Kemira is a key specialty chemical supplier with considerable upside for growth.
Potential for immediate growth in multiple areas for chemistry and services.
Working with customers on long term projects to generate ROI.
Sales planning for growth and profitability.
Managing the team of sales, service, and application experts to provide innovative ideas for better papermaking and grow Kemira offerings.
Implementing new equipment and digital solutions.
Tissue and Towel, Printing and Writing, Recycle Liner and Medium, and Specialty Non-Wovens all in the territory and ready for growth.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree level and/or equivalent field experience in paper science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or chemical engineering with a least 5 years’ experience in the paper industry
Experience in Account management, packaging and board applications (preferred), statistical analysis, paper making operations, retention, sizing, strength, cleaning, defoamers, colorants, microbiological and other general wet-end applications
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

What you can expect from us:

Ongoing training and support from throughout the Kemira network.
Career growth while maintaining and expanding business at multiple strategic customers.
Significant performance based incentive compensation program.
Resource base of Kemira’s global experts on virtually every type of paper chemistry process.
Exceptional benefits program including:
- Family medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution of 6% to 10% of salary
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in 1st year of employment

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

Please apply with CV & salary expectations no later than October 31, 2024 at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries. We provide best suited products and expertise to improve our customers’ product quality, process and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper and water treatment. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.kemira.com