Job Description

We are seeking a Plastics Industrial Account Manager in the Midwest to manage commercial activities at existing and new customers to satisfy corporate mid-term and long-term growth objectives. You will be Identifying and developing new accounts and applications in designated markets and will communicate and coordinate business development. If you are collaborative, organized and enjoy working with customers and plastic, please apply.

Job Tasks

Manage all business with key non-automotive customers
Increase sales according to plan at current customers and prospects
Identify all customer requirements and needs and expand sales according to plan
Identify future customer requirements and ways to add value and help customers
Create value package for customer and leverage value for profitable growth
Develop contacts with customers at all functions and levels including purchasing, production, logistics, marketing, sales, research and development and technical service
Develop full understanding of Asahi Plastics products to participate and conduct technical and marketing presentations at customers meetings
Balance short-term and long-term objectives effectively within segment to delivery year over year growth
Responsible for profit and loss of managed accounts

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications)

BS in engineering or business with at least 2 years' experience in plastics, market development, application development

Required Skills

MS Office
Ability to forecast and manage potential barriers and obstacles in maintaining progress towards set objectives
Drive multiple programs concurrently and prioritize time effectively to maintain focus on new growth for Asahi Kasei Plastics
Professional sales experience
Negotiation skills
Plastics Experience: Tool design, part design, material processing preferred

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel