Sales Executive

6 Days ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sales Executive will support Buckman customers, primarily focusing on sales growth at GP Alabama River Cellulose and GP Leaf River Cellulose while supporting existing business and customers at GP Brewton. This role involves building relationships, providing value to customers, and increasing profits in the territory. Responsibilities include increasing sales, retaining current business, championing safety, generating continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving, and maintaining accurate account information. The candidate will also need to submit timely reports, engage in continuing education, and manage inventory and company assets. Furthermore, they should be able to plan effectively and use knowledge of customer systems. The candidate will also be supporting the team initiatives and team members needs. Activity reports are distributed regularly.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
5+ years of experience in pulp, paper, and water treatment

Good to have:

Pulp & Paper, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology Degree preferred
Specific training in pulp/paper science or packaging desired
Demonstrated understanding of business/finance terminology desirable

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Job Details

Sales Executive

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.

Location
Brewton, AL, USA

Language
English

Travel
20%

Position Summary

Sales executive to support Buckman Customers in Brewton, AL. Focused primarily on growing sales at GP Alabama River Cellulose and GP Leaf River Cellulose while supporting existing business and customers at GP Brewton. This position is critical to supporting the customer base of the region while actively focused on providing value to the customer and increase profits in the territory.

Essential Job Responsibilities
Increase sales through relationship building and product knowledge
Retention of Buckman’s current business
Champion Buckman and customers safety culture/policies
Generates Continuous Improvement Initiatives for Buckman and customers
Entertaining as needed in accordance with Buckman guidelines
Using subject matter expertise to troubleshoot and problem solve
Establishing relationships at all levels based on faith and trust
Results driven decision making while maintaining Buckman values
Use sales tools to maintain accurate and up-to-date account information
Submitting required reports in a timely manner.
Continuing education and self-training by taking advantage of training opportunities
Maintaining consignment inventory
Managing Buckman assets
Effective Planning and Preparation
Obtaining and using knowledge of customers' systems
Support Team Initiatives and Support Team Members needs
Activity (Service) Reports are distributed regularly.

Essential Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university
Pulp & Paper, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology Degree preferred
5+ years related experience and/or training in pulp, paper, and water treatment
Specific training in pulp/paper science or packaging desired
Demonstrated understanding of business/finance terminology desirable