Title:  Sr. Technical Sales Representative

SR. TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Kemira is a global company providing chemicals and expertise to operations around the world. We are committed to being our customers’ first choice by bringing sustainable value through improved product quality, better process and resource efficiency. We offer a result-oriented and collaborative culture that empowers you to drive excellence and innovation with a major impact on the future. If you have the right mix of curiosity, a drive for excellence and an innovative mindset, we want to talk to you.

We are now looking for an experienced Technical Sale Representative for our Pulp & Paper Segment. Our Technical Sales Representatives are familiar with influencing stakeholders; and collaborating with others in a paper manufacturing environment. Demonstrating abilities leading and participating on teams is a daily function of this role.  Your style of working is results-oriented and strong planning and organizational skills are required. You are an exceptional communicator in both one on one and presentation settings.  You can develop and maintain relationships with everyone in a manufacturing site from the operators to the mill manager.

Kemira Pulp & Paper offers unique expertise in applying chemicals and supporting pulp and paper producers to innovate and constantly improve their operational efficiency and end-product quality. This current career opportunity is in our Coastal District supporting facilities in Virgina, primarily Western Virginia (Covington and Lynchburg).

What we offer:

• Career growth with an industry leader in pulp and paper
• Technical, Product Line Mgt., Sales Mgt. and Account Mgt career tracks
• Competitive compensation, car allowance and exceptional benefits program including:
• Family medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Superior 401(k) with Company contribution 
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in 1st year of employment

What you need:   

• Bachelor's degree) level and/or equivalent field experience in paper science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or chemical engineering.  2-5 years’ experience in the paper industry
• Ability to develop Key Account or Project Plans and execute with discipline
• Strong emphasis on documenting ROI of new and existing applications
• Ability to develop “trust based” relationships with key buyers
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting

 Experience in the following areas preferred:

• Kraft pulp production
• Tissue making operations
• Packaging and board making operations
• General wet-end paper machine applications     

Find the right mix of experiences and opportunities at Kemira

For more information and to apply please visit our website to submit a copy

of your resume, cover letter & salary expectations, by March 31, 2021

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free workplace.

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