Sales Distribution Manager I

  Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor, we are looking for you as a(n) Sales Distribution Manager I.

Sales Distribution Manager I wanted by Wacker Chemical Corporation in Ann Arbor, MI to provide technical and commercial support on a daily basis to distributor partners and their customers by conference calls, written and verbal communication, product recommendations, technical service, analyzing customer complaints, monthly business variances. Provide product, market, and application training to all North American distributor organizations. "Champion" WACKER Business Teams by actively participating in BT sales and marketing meetings; implement BT strategy to distribution and help our distributors set their goals based on this strategy. Manage the opportunities program with Distributor through setting target goals based on business team objectives; joint sales calls and conference calls (including technical calls); perform training and follow-up phone calls to distributor sales reps and managers. Requires ability to negotiate independently, develop and maintain networks, manage accounts, and address basic regulatory and legal matters. Demonstrates sound judgment based on extensive experience. Works independently to achieve targets, conducting demand analysis, and/or developing concepts and/or procedures. Mentors less experienced distribution professionals. Fully remote position able to be performed from anywhere in the U.S.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in Business or Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field and 2 years' experience in the job offered or related technical sales occupation.

Experience must include: 1) Demonstrated knowledge of silicone or nutraceutical chemistry; 2) experience with sales, marketing, or customer support including technical presentation preparation, with business analytical and business tool usage (excel, tableau, PowerPoint, SAP, Salesforce). Travel up to 25% (domestic and international) to client and vendor sites. Fully remote position able to be performed from anywhere in the U.S.

   What do we offer?   WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.  

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

  We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.