Title: Sales Representative P&HS, Slovakia

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.

Discover Your Growth Potential within Kemira. Internal Opportunities Await!

We are now looking for a Sales Representative for Slovakia and CEE countries in our Packaging and Hygiene Solutions Team, EMEA Central. Packaging & Hygiene Solutions specializes in innovative solutions that enable customers to create fiber-based products suited for a circular economy and replacing plastics, while optimizing resource efficiency, product performance, and quality. Serving paper, board, tissue, and molded fiber packaging manufacturers across the globe.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Driving the sales of chemicals to pulp and paper mills in designated area, focusing on technical sales aspects
Introducing new products and solutions to existing and prospective clients
Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers on all levels, from machine operators to mill managers
Carrying out application trials, equipment installations and service
Training of customer staff in maintenance and service of equipment
Planning, scheduling, follow-up customer visits and document sales activities
Follow-up sales leads, customer feedback and market information

Main working area will be in Ruzomborok, supporting our existing customers there.

What you’ll bring to the team:

Technical education or degree in paper engineering, chemistry, or related field
In-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of the papermaking process and work experience in the paper industry (minimum 1-2 years)
Fluent in English and Slovak, any additional CEE language is a plus
Willingness to travel (mainly SK/CZ/HU/AT and neighbouring CEE countries)
Self-organized, proactive, hands-on mindset
Strong communication skills
Customer oriented teamplayer
EU citizenship or existing permit to work in EU countries

What you can expect from us:

A company culture based on Kemira principles: Focus on Growth, Collaborate to Succeed, and Deliver Value
Intensive onboarding and training program
Opportunities for growth and development in a global company
Competitive compensation plus a significant performance based incentive plan
Company car (also for private use)

For more information, please contact the responsible Sales Manager, Dr. Karl Loidolt, by email (karl.loidolt@kemira.com) or by phone (+43 664 923 02 34).

Please apply with CV and motivation letter at MyKem/careers

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com