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Role Description
This role involves developing, maintaining, and growing large domestic Chlor-Alkali accounts in North America.
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Works under the direction of the Senior Manager-Commercial Sales but operates independently on a day-to-day basis.
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Focuses on large regional accounts (i.e. plants, technical, corporate, etc.) with full product line responsibilities to maintain and/or grow value at key accounts.
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Develops and maintains relationships with top executives at corporate level down to production personnel at factory level to establish Westlake’s value at all levels (multi-level selling).
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Manages large accounts with increased complexity either in market segmentation or product mix.
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Under guidance of Senior Manager-Commercial Sales negotiates prices, sales volumes and contracts for all products.
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Responsible for setting/coordinating the account strategy for all accounts, including:
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Product mix
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Margin upgrade
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Optimal ship to locations
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Sales call frequency
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Management visit frequency
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Technical service visit frequency and agenda
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Leads problem solving analysis in assigned areas and often participates in problem solving in additional non-assigned areas.
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Seen as a key resource internally within department.
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Provides input on market, sales trends, and forecasts.
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Develops detailed annual sales plan and facilitates/coordinated all functional resources to deliver on plan.
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Provides input in making decisions on critical sales initiatives.
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Possesses expertise in sales strategies, face-to-face selling skills and, if applicable, specialized products or markets.
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Forecasts customer sales volumes annually and on a rolling 30, 60, and 90-day basis.
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Participates, when appropriate, in interdepartmental meetings to address account needs or issues and contributes to process improvements and efficiencies within department.
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Ability to utilize Customer Relationship Management sales tool preferably SalesForce to manage current accounts, prospective opportunities and leads and track sales activities.
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Complies with all Company policies, procedures and guidelines.
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Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels.
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Initiates projects or communicates ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
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Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in business, technical discipline or relevant equivalent.
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Minimum 5 years of sales experience, preferably in Chlor-Alkali or chemical industry, managing at least $50 MM in sales.
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Strong knowledge of the industry.
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Ability to travel by air or car (must maintain a clean driving record).
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Expertise based on long and proven track record in sales strategies, face-to-face selling skills, and specialized products or markets.
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Ability to effectively and independently communicate orally and in writing to the appropriate audience in a timely manner.
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Completes responsibilities and projects assigned by management in a timely manner.
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Self-starter with strong work ethic, organization and time management skills.
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Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SalesForce, SAP and other software tools.
Requirements
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Ability to understand the factors that influence Chlor-Alkali supply/demand and pricing.
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Ability to compile data independently to begin formulating an analysis of the current market landscape.
Physical Demands
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Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
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Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
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Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
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Ability to manage a home office, remote from the corporate office, with proper setup, technical tools, and minimal in-house distractions.
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Some work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
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May result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.
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Travel up to 50% including air travel or auto travel.