What are the responsibilities and job description for the NA Technical Sales position at Southern Felt Company, Inc?
Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining good verbal and written contact with customers informing them of Product designs and offerings Product pricing Delivery and shipping information Technical assistance Drive growth with core customers in line with corporate targets Supports the development of new products and markets Coordinates sales projects Provide technical presentations; attend trade shows, conferences and other marketing and technical events. Visit Core Customers as necessary to support total sales effort (usually twice per year) to include a written summary (Call Report) for each visit. (Ability to travel up to 40% of time) Provide Monthly Report summarizing sales activities and analysis to include market intelligence. Supports the development of the yearly Sales Forecast/Budget Supports customer problem resolution activities Supports the order entry, shipping and other customer service activities as required. Supports maintenance of Make and Hold programs Supports and implements SFC policies, procedures, work instructions, including the SFC Quality Management System (QMS). Performs other projects or assignments as directed by the V.P. Global Sales and Marketing Other: Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules Must be able to work extended hours when required All other duties as assigned Qualifications/ Experience: 4-year College Degree (preferably a Technical Degree) or similar work experience Proficient with knowledge of fiber, felt and application information Good communicative skills (especially email and telephone) Excellent problem-solving skills Be a team player and strong contributor to the SFC team If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000 highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.