Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.
Responsibilities:LOCATION - REMOTE
The Technical Sales - Industrial, Medical and Consumer Goods role is a multi-faceted customer / market facing position responsible for driving new business growth through an entrepreneurial mindset and rigorous SFDC Opportunity Build & Development process. This role is responsible for:
Deliver growth by solving existing and new customers’ problems and commercializing new applications.Build SFDC pipeline by scouting, targeting and identifying new growth opportunities at new and existing customers.Drive application development projects from initiation to commercialization; able to articulate CE EM product value propositions and influence key decision maker along the value chainBuild in-depth industry/segment knowledge to anticipate trends and changes, and bring internally “Voice of the Customer” and new product/technology development opportunitiesPerform preliminary evaluations on select new technologies, market applications or market segments.Collaborate with global commercial teams (Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service) to ensure project/pipeline delivery; Support/participate in growth teams and share experience/knowledge internallyWork closely with value chain partners to generate leads and obtain specifications wins Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or Engineering (Chemical Mechanical, Plastics or Equivalent) requiredExperience - minimum 5-10 years industrial skill in developing applications for high performance engineered polymers in Industrial, Medical and Consumer industries. Previous roles could have been sales, marketing, technical service, or other relevant customer facing experiencesProven prospecting skillsEnterprise oriented with strong business acumen skillsResults driven - passion to focus on and help customers with an urgent business growth mindsetDemonstrated project management experiencePossesses the following Competencies - Communication proficiency, initiative, teamwork focused, personal relationship building, effectiveness/credibility, technical capacity, project management, time managementAbility to work independently and collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholdersWillingness to travel 30-50% of the time with overnight stay(s) involvedAirline travel when distances do not reasonably permit drivingA valid motor vehicle operator’s license - ability to drive distances between several locations on a daily / weekly basisThe ability to work remote without direct day to day management supervisionKnowledge of and use of IT business systems including MS Business Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc…) and SalesforceWorkday / hour flexibility based on customer business need (ex. meetings, conferences etc..)The ability to work legally in the required jurisdiction; No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position Experience with CAE / Moldflow a plus
Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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