With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy.
Braskem's 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics.
With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more.
With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials.
For more information, visit www.braskem.com / usa.
Department : Commercial
Location : Home Based (Remote)
Travel Involved : 50%
Job Type : Full-time
Description :
This role will directly support the Braskem Polypropylene business and be responsible for developing and building sales growth at existing and new clients to increase total value creation in line with the defined business strategy and objectives.
This role will be responsible for contacting, planning, and implementing sales to specific, major accounts where cultivating relationships to increase total value creation, identifying opportunities, and developing account management skills are critical.
There will also be a focus on segment sales targets, new business development, maintaining customer relationships, and troubleshooting specific customer problems in support of the Segment Team.
Regional and global alignment, collaboration, and coordination among Braskem NAM and Braskem Global team members are integral.
Responsibilities Include :
- Leads the planning and implementation process for sales to specific clients where account management skills are critical.
- Fostering long-standing domestic and global relationship accounts frequently have multiple national and international buying locations.
- Drives business growth through strong client relationships, demonstrated proficiency in sales, and full knowledge of the product line and its applications.
- Monitors competitive activity in each account and develops appropriate response strategies formulated and communicated accordingly.
- Introduces new products in conjunction with Technical Service at new or existing customers.
- Leads dialogues around innovation and sustainability needs to maintain long term leadership position.
- Delivers sales presentations, contracts, and proposals subject to review by leadership.
Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of demonstrated commercial experience.
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience :
- Must be able to exhibit good judgment with excellent attention to detail.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, and organized.
- Must be a US Citizen or eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
What we offer
At Braskem we offer more than just a competitive base pay package. Out total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits that you need for every stage of your life. Out benefits include :
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Teladoc
- A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
- Flexible work schedules like 9 / 80 schedules for eligible team members
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and / or ladder.
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future.
Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law.
We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition team.