Regional Commercial Leader - Americas

Responsible for maintaining and developing the chosen markets with TSRC customers in the Americas region as well as overseeing the work of regional sales and customer service teams. Manages sales, marketing, and customer service in the Americas region. Reports directly to the TSRC Specialty Materials President and General Manager and Advanced Materials Division "AMD" Global Commercial Leader. Essential Job Functions: Execute the annual sales plan and lead the Americas sales team in order to maximize sales revenue and meet or exceed sales goals Maintain excellent relationship with TSRC customers based in Americas region Manage sales and customer service teams to be “One TSRC” Identify new opportunities for client development Work with TSRC global marketing team to execute strategy Establish marketing venues to enhance and maintain TSRC’s brand identity in Americas region Evaluate needs in the market for new products and/or services and communicate these to management Interface with AMD Global Commercial Leader and AMD BU to communicate needs and developments of the sales organization. Work on other projects that may be identified and assigned by management Experience/Education Requirements: 10 + years of experience in chemical industry – manufacturing, technology, product management, customer service and/ or sales B.S. in chemical, engineering and/or other appropriate education or experience. 5+ years of supervisory experience of sales, customer service and/or technical personnel In-depth knowledge of polymer and/or rubber business, and the applications and major markets of the business. Team player with pro-active, problem-solving attitude Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while covering key customers with global operations Ability to influence and negotiate with others and the ability to close a sale; ability to successfully handle social as well as business interactions with all levels of customers’ personnel; sufficient diplomacy skills Excellent English communications skills, oral and written Experience working with a global organization in harmony and team player Good skills working with Microsoft Office type software, CRM and other software packages as needed Extensive travel domestically and internationally is required #J-18808-Ljbffr TSRC Specialty Materials