Felix Schoeller North America is looking for a self-starting individual who can work well both independently and with a team in a technical sales environment. We have created a new sales position to help support the fast-growing Felix Schoeller Release business segment servicing North and South America. The position is based in Pulaski, New York.
Requirements:
- Excellent written and oral communication as well as listening skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of papermaking, paper & film converting, or pressure sensitive adhesives would be advantageous.
- Creative thinking and problem solving; strong customer and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate with a high degree of independence within agreed policies, targets and budgets.
- Ability to translate customer needs and forecast into actionable plans to ensure the highest level of customer service and continuity of supply.
- Project Management skills.
Responsibilities Include:
- Working with the VP Sales to help commercial team maintain and establish new business with current and potential customers.
- Working closely with local and European colleagues through the entire sales process including product development, pricing, negotiating, scheduling, forecasting and delivery.
- Working closely with customer applications supporting product development both internally and by attending trials and participating in business development meetings.
- Ability to assimilate technical requirements and be the voice of customer on cross functional teams driving problem solving, claims or product development processes.
- Effective use and maintenance of CRM.
- Coordination and involvement in trade shows and potential social media information/details.
- Other duties as assigned.
Since 1895, the Felix Schoeller Group has been one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative specialty papers. Felix Schoeller is privately held with 8 production facilities within Germany, North America and globally employing over 2,300 people.
The Felix Schoeller Release business unit is responsible for several product lines including silicone coated release liner, and other extruded coated papers utilized in the casting and specialty substrate markets. The Americas business based in Pulaski, NY has recently invested in onshoring release liner siliconization to support further growth in both North and South America.