Account Executive

 

Compensation:

 

Base salary range of $110,000 – $135,000, plus uncapped commission potential
Eligible for a company vehicle

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

 

Work Location:
Remote position. Preferred candidates will reside in Florida or Georgia, ideally within a major metropolitan area.

 

Position Overview:

 

The Sales Account Executive is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and growing share in the territory, by expanding sales of existing customers and developing new business opportunities within the territory.

Remains current on market conditions which impact the region and use the information to anticipate market changes for Sun, our customers, and our customers’ customers. The role will orchestrate resources to gain the necessary support to meet our customers’ needs.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

• All sales activities are related to their assigned accounts.
• Developing a consultative, value-added strategy to optimize opportunities for growth within the territory.
• Collaborating with internal resources including Manufacturing, Product Management, Technical Service, Regulatory and Customer Service to provide the highest standard of service.
• Function as a gateway to the depth and breadth of Sun Chemical’s market leading technology for Inks, Coatings, Consumables and next-generation sustainable products and technologies.
• Learn and understand the Customers Operating Reality, providing Voice of the Customer feedback to Sun Chemical.
• Develop and maintain account level strategies, identifying key buying factors, stakeholders, decision makers, and influencers. Develop value propositions specific to each customer and their needs.
• Partner with the Regional Sales Manager to develop volume, revenue, margin targets and strategize how to meet those targets.
• Recognize and understand competitive threats and opportunities, develop strategies to protect existing customer base and capture new business.
• Manage day-to-day territory needs through in-person and remote customer interactions. 

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

 

• Undergraduate degree is a required. MBA a plus.
• 8-10 years of successful sales or technical sales experience, preferably in printing ink, flexible packaging,