Regional Sales Manager – MetalWorking & CASE

** Position Summary & Scope
** Reporting to the Vice President of Performance Solutions, the Industrial Sales Manager is responsible for sales and gross margin growth of assigned segments, customers, and territories. You will have the opportunity to develop account strategies, manage key accounts and contribute to business strategy and financial success. This includes developing and executing key strategic account plans for the Performance Solutions’ Industrial business while also developing new business growth that aligns with the long-term vision and strategy of the organization.

This role will not have direct reports.

The role will be based out of a remote office supporting North America. It is essential to be near a major airport since travel is required to ensure presence with customers. To be successful in this role, we are seeking an individual with proven commercial excellence, value capture and the flexibility to travel extensively.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Create, manage, and attain sales and gross margin targets for the assigned accounts, specifically in Industrial markets such as, water treatment, CASE, Emulsion polymerization, Lubricants, polymer additives, rubber processing and other specialty applications.
* Build and develop new and existing accounts and manage sales opportunities that align with business and account strategies. Heavy focus on generating new business opportunities with relentless determination and self-starter mentality.
* Find and develop new leads for Industrial markets such as water treatment, CASE, Emulsion polymerization, Lubricants, polymer additives, rubber processing and other specialty applications.
* Actively engage with the Vantage Commercial team to develop account strategies, create pre-call plans, follow-up with post-call reports and actively manage the opportunity funnel with the support of CRM.
* Prepare call reports, forecasts and quarterly presentations for current or new business activity, new products, and other relevant marketing or competitive information
* Develop, manage, and train distribution network where applicable and recommend changes to distribution network when necessary.
* Provide feedback to the appropriate business functions regarding product performance, new customer or product opportunities and competitive intelligence including pricing data.
* Assist accounting and customer service in collection activities.
* Bring the voice of customers to other stakeholders within the business, i.e., R&D, Project Management, Supply Chain; and stay on top of trends to drive the business.
* Attend Industry events & trade-show attendance / leadership within industry.
* Possess a conversant understanding of relevant technical knowledge while staying informed about industry trends.
* Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and manage issues to drive Customer First strategy.
* Utilize CRM to write customer call reports, document and foster opportunities, and maintain key customer information as part of a process focused sales development.

Note:

The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.
** Education & Experience
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* Education:

*** Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, business or related sciences is preferred.
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* Experience:

*** 7 to 10 years of experience in building strong relationships with key decision-makers in the non-ionics surfactants and oleochemicals specifically Esters, Polysorbates, and Alkoxylates.
* Proven success and experience in sales and prospecting, specifically new business development within specific oxide (ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, alkoxylates and derivatives produced from these chemistries) or the ester (polyethylene glycol) markets.
* Demonstrated ability to drive new business and overcome challenges.
* Technical proficiency and knowledge in relevant industry.
* Understanding of industry trends and the company's product portfolio.
* Track record of successfully leading and executing high-impact sales initiatives.
* Financial acumen with responsibility for EBITDA/OR CM.
* Effective time management, prioritization, and decision-making…