Our client has developed a truly cutting edge carbon capture technology used to make environmentally sustainable polymers. With commercial scale manufacturing in place and state-of-the-art R&D and Technical Service resources, they are poised for significant growth.  They require an experienced polymer industry sales leader to direct all sales efforts and accelerate the commercialization of new polymer product offerings. This role needs to be based on-site and travel will average about 50%.

Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for new business development efforts
• Provide support to the team to enlarge the existing opportunity funnel and to commercialize opportunities.  
• Identify barriers to commercial success and engage the organization to remove them. 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align sales efforts with overall business objectives. 
• Use knowledge of and contacts in the polymer and plastics converting industries to catalyze relationships and sales activity. 
• Be accountable for sales budgets, forecasting and team expenses. 
• Coordinate sales team efforts with business development and marketing efforts. 
• Reports to the VP of Sales

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering or related technical discipline. 
• At least 3 years of business experience within the polymer manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of polymer technology and the plastics converting value chain.
• Well-developed industry network. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to travel as required. 

This a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing organization that is on the leading edge of sustainable polymer technology.

Interested candidates must be legally authorized in the United States. Future Visa sponsorship is not available.