Sales Manager - Chattanooga, TN

Sales Manager: Southern Cellulose Products-Chattanooga, TN.

This is a full-time exempt level position.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Sales Manager with experience in sales and/or raw material purchasing with expertise in delivering value creation thru excellent customer service. The responsibilities of the position will include duties in pulp sales, raw material purchasing, bi-product sales, and managing logistics, distribution and selling channels. The Sales Manager reports directly to the General Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with team members to develop sales plans for key accounts and regions.
• Interacts with key customers accounts and maintains on going and regular communications with customers to enhance relationships and customer service.
• Manage global customer orders from contract to delivery and involved in container logistics management.
• Develop and maintain customers to sell bi-product out of the plant.
• Procure raw lint for plant and develop market resources to form opinions on market prices for risk management
• Requires high level strategic thinking, market knowledge, and plant knowledge to identify market potential and deliver first line technical support.
• Stays up to date on current knowledge in pulp and paper technology.
• Work directly with Operations, Commercial, Lab, and Technical team to drive future business needs and meet customer requirements and business goals.
• Responsible to work with upstream Oilseed crush mills to drive value in ADM chain thru raw lint purchasing and sales.

Job Requirements:

• BA, BS or Master’s degree.
• 5\+ years of relevant work experience.
• International Sales experience with Asia focus preferred.
• Able to travel domestically and Internationally.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a results focus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and set goals.
• Knowledge of dissolving pulp market a plus.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:110745BR

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$120,800\.00 - $223,900\.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

110745BR