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Manager, Chemical Segment

Messer LLC.

Bridgewater, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$131,000–$191,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Business Administration, Business Growth, Business Skills, Campaigns, Chemical Engineering, Coaching, Communication Skills, Construction Planning, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer/Client Research, Disability Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Industry-Specific Software, Industry/Trade Analysis, Inventory Planning, Lead Generation, Leadership, Life Insurance, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Online Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Project Planning, Revenue Planning, Sales, Sales Support, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Solution Sales, Strategic Planning, Target Marketing, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Sales, Technical Support, Trade Shows, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bridgewater, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
DescriptionThe Manager is responsible for growing Messer's chemical segment business through: leading a high performing application engineering sales team, meeting annual performance goals and engaging customers and Messer's sales teams. Other elements include supporting development of long-term strategy, implementation of annual plans, project planning and marketing efforts to improve lead generation and brand awareness. The Manager plays a vital support role to the Director while developing the expertise and leadership skills required to be a strong candidate for a future industry director position.Why Messer?Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.Principal Responsibilities:Technical Leadership* Build a high-performing application engineering sales team with technical expertise, strong knowledge of customer processes and Messer technologies and the professional presence needed to strengthen trust and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders* Collaborate with the development team to provide application sales engineers with technical training and field supportCommercial Leadership* Coach application engineering team to leverage technical expertise as well as application technologies to gain competitive advantage and differentiation through solutions selling* Support application engineers in developing value driven, professionally written proposals* Coach application engineers and support sales directors on commercial deal structures* Foster strong relationship with customers, sales directors and account managersBusiness Performance:* Support the industry director in achieving annual business performance goals* Support application engineers in achieving their individual annual new business goals and profitable growth in their respective regions* Foster collaboration with applications engineers and internal engineering and project teams on project plans, equipment construction and installation and inventory replenishmentStrategy/Planning* Support the industry director in the development of long-term strategy and annual plans* Understand key drivers and outlook in targeted chemical sub-industries as well as pharmaceutical and pulp & paper industries* Leverage trends, input from customers, application engineers and sales team to identify target markets that will provide the most opportunity for new businessTechnology Development* Collaborate with the industry director and the development team on managing the optimal portfolio of application technologies: focused on market drivers and customer needs and elimination of applications that are not conducive to growthMarketing* Collaborate with marketing team to identify, choose and participate in industry trade shows and trade associations that provide the best opportunity for lead generation and growth* Lead trade show participation including presentations, booths, meetings with customers and prospects* Manage lead generation initiatives including industry and/or application specific campaigns* Collaborate with marketing team on website developmentFinancial* Support development of annual budget including new business target, total revenue and P&L* Oversee application engineers' development of lease models for application equipment lease opportunitiesRequired skills:* Ability to develop a high performing team to achieve profitable growth* Strong business and commercial acumen* Leading cross-functional teams* Technical competence - ability to become process and technology expert* Ability to educate direct reports, internal and external stakeholders on technical topics* Effective internal and external communication* Customer relationship management* Ability to develop strategy from industry trends, customer feedback and Messer capabilities* Team management experience* Problem solving/critical thinking* Planning and organizing* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Travel Requirements: up to 50% during certain periods, depending on business needsBasic Qualifications:* Bachelor degree in engineering (chemical engineering preferred) - MBA preferred* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in application sales (chemical industry preferred)The salary range for this position is $131,000-$191,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer's 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company's bonus program.About Messer:Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030. *Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.* Messer North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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