Chemical Sales Engineer

An international printing/industrial decorative film company is searching for a (Remote) Chemical Sales Engineer based in Michigan to join the company. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of technical sales experience with the automotive industry and/or printing, chemical, or film products, but entry-level candidates are welcome to apply. This is a full-time, direct-hire position that requires up to 50 percent travel. Remote working/work-at-home options are available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison between customers, suppliers, and the Japan headquarters, delivering solutions to prevent manufacturing issues.
• Develop and optimize processing conditions for decorative film products through regular quality reviews with customers.
• Provide technical guidance to new customers by introducing manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools.
• Support market expansion by developing marketing strategies and building relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to monitor trends.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues through timely visits to manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with Sales to conduct visits to customers’ design studios.
• Promote product lines beyond decorative films within the automotive industry.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Material Science or Chemical field.
• At least 1 year of sales management or technical sales experience preferred.
• Familiarity with decorative film.
• Hunter mentality with the ability to research and generate new sales leads and opportunities.
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and good organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to customer’s site as needed.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• This position includes manufacturing and office work environments. While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk, and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

About the role

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. The company specializes in connecting talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Its client-focused approach aims to understand unique needs, whether a company is seeking skilled professionals or a candidate is looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, the company provides tailored solutions that drive success.

The company screens all candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting a resume, the company will contact only candidates deemed qualified for its client. If it does not make contact, it does not see a fit for the position. If it is unable to reach a candidate in a reasonable timeframe, the candidate will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

Direct applicants are prioritized; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.