Company Brief

Our client company is a world class specialty polymer producer who has just created a new position to work with a key client in the twin cities area.  Our client is looking for an individual who can work directly with these key customers to define test methods and drive specification and commercialization of new polymer applications, company wide with this key account. This individual will employ a hands-on, problem solving, technical approach to application development which includes customer trials and company prototypes of various adhesive, sealant and coating applications. 

Job Description

Overall Objective: Utilize this position to continue to aggressively initiate and manage opportunities for sales and earnings growth at 3M across the entire company's technology portfolio.   They are looking to use this position to expand their presence at 3M across all of their primary business divisions (vs. simply the division where they are positioned today).   It is expected this position will involve support for the Emerging Markets business.

Qualification

Successful candidates for this position have:

* Technical degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related area.

* Key Account Management experience with Application Development experience with polymers, adhesives, sealants or coatings.

* Broad understanding of polymer science and adhesive chemistry is preferred.

* Prior experience at 3M (or similar MNC chemical company) is a plus.

* Excellent problem solving skills leading to tactical plans that produce results.

* High results orientation. Self Starter with excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented.

* Comfortable and efficient working independently.

* Live near St. Paul, MN.   Desire is to have someone who can be at the 3M Corporate HQ on a daily basis if necessary if not from the area able and willing to relocate to the twin cities area.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Our Client Company will not sponsor a new visa or transfer an existing visa.

MR Plymouth, L.L.C. identifies and presents outstanding talent for our client companies.  We specialize in Plastics, Chemicals, Adhesive/Sealants and Coatings.

For confidential consideration, please submit your resume, as a Word attachment, (resumes not sent in Word format will not be reviewed) via e-mail to our Account Executive at anthony@mrplymouth.com and visit our Website at www.mrplymouth.com for further information on job postings. (Please DO NOT FAX resumes only emailed resumes will be reviewed).

Benefits

The benefit package for the Sales Manager position includes: commission/bonus, company vehicle, flexible schedule, health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid interview, paid relocation, 401k short/long term disability, etc.