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Job Summary
The Regional Sales Manager represents a leadership role leading a team of 6-8 Key Account Management and Business Development professionals. May supervise a small team of direct reports to sell at all levels of management and build relationships that ensure Avient will continue to get the first and last look. A global thought leader who functions independently, is skilled at customer centric selling approaches and effectively selling the value of our products and services to both multinational brands and local players are also keys to success. Assists customers in problem solving to deliver solutions, bring energy, enthusiasm and professionalism to their daily routines. Influences peer level and higher with demonstrated effectiveness in communicating and presenting to the VP/GM level. This individual is a thought leader who performs independently and has demonstrated the ability to effectively interact and influence all levels of organizations (Avient and Customer) including the VP/GM level. Up to 75% travel is required.
Essential Functions
The Purpose of the Sales Function is to Deliver:
- Profitable revenue growth, including robust expansion with global key accounts, business development with targeted local high potential brands/converters, as well as new application/market penetration.
- Achieve stated gross margin targets as a percentage of sales.
- Approach the sales process with a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness by successful utilization of customer centric selling skills and tools, such as use of scorecards, business reviews, EVE tools, high/wide/deep, 5 warning signs, prospecting & new account calls, development of a robust sales funnel, collecting ARs, avoidance of bad debts, cross selling, and effective CRM system management.
- Delivering year-over-year growth in Operating Income and Sales for the Region. Must have a proven track record of growing a business.
- Creating an environment where a highly motivated, engaged team of Sales professionals thrive.
- Strong business acumen, ability to coach, mentor and develop direct reports is a key aspect of this position.
- Development of highly productive relationships with key customers, suppliers and internal contacts is essential.
- Demonstrating strong business acumen to manage a P&L, working capital, profitability, etc. Must be experienced in developing a budget, operating plan and goals for sellers and technical representatives that align & ensure delivery of the annual operating plan commitments. Development of short- and long-term sales forecasts for product lines and markets and preparation the business plan, strategy, and implementation of a successful business plan annually.
- Performing market share analysis and preparation of recommendations for increasing market share.
- Maintaining first-hand knowledge of technology changes, material development and market place conditions; makes presentations at sales meetings.
- Serving as a member of the Commercial Leadership team in meetings and working on projects across the Region.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors - Chemistry or Equivalent Experience
- Masters - Business Administration or Equivalent Experience
- Sales & Customer Service - Strategic Selling Discipline, Commercial, Sales, Account Management
- Cross Functional - Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Leadership Experience, Global Experience, Managing Direct Reports, Process Improvement
- Personal Skills - Self Confidence, Negotiation Skills, Assertive, Self Motivated, Team Building, Training/Mentoring Others, Influence, Work Independently, Work on a Team, Organizational Skills
- Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP Business Warehouse
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, [email protected].
