Now Hiring - Hire Horizons - Regional Sales Engineer, Pulp & Paper Chemicals in Bangor, ME

Full description of the position

Are you seeking a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can truly impact change? Are you tired of working in a large bureaucratic, slow to move organization? Do you have specialty chemical sales or papermaking experience within the Pulp and Paper industry? If so, then we have the career for YOU!

Join one of the fastest-growing specialty chemical companies in North America! Our client is a true industry leader in retention and drainage programs, functional chemistry, and wastewater treatment applications within the Pulp and Paper industry. Accept the responsibility AND the financial rewards of growing your sales territory within a defined region. As a Regional Sales Engineer you will be responsible for the daily sales, service, and problem-solving activities within the paper and/or paperboard manufacturing process while working closely with your customers to achieve their longer-term strategic goals. This position is a HIGH VISIBILITY technical sales and project management role that includes daily interface and relationship building with Operations, Engineering, and Senior Mill Management.

Our client offers the widest range of wet end and functional chemistries, equipment, and applications expertise to satisfy any papermaking needs. They are profitable, support promotion from within, and offer a wide range of long-term career options.

QUALIFICATIONS for this role include:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, Chemistry or related Technical degree
• 5+ years of specialty chemical Sales, Process Engineering, or Papermaking experience in the Pulp and Paper industry
• Knowledge of papermaking wet end chemistry/chemicals such as: flocculants, coagulants, dye fixatives, internal/surface sizing, wet/dry strength resins, starch, defoamers, biocides, fungicides, felt cleaners, deposit control, etc.
• Experience with various paper manufacturing processes including: packaging and linerboard, coated/uncoated fine paper, tissue & towel, and/or newsprint grades
• Strong relationship management skills
• Clear track record of high achievement
• Highly-motivated entrepreneurial drive with the ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage a large geographic sales territory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Compensation includes a very attractive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus potential, vehicle allowance, laptop, phone, excellent benefits, and paid vacation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with papermaking wet end chemistry/chemicals such as: flocculants, coagulants, dye fixatives, internal/surface sizing, wet/dry strength resins, starch, defoamers, biocides, fungicides, felt cleaners, deposit control, etc.?
• Do you have experience with various paper manufacturing processes including: packaging and linerboard, coated/uncoated fine paper, tissue & towel, and/or newsprint grades?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road