Pay Ranges : $95,000 - $105,000
- Location: Remote (Midwest or Southeast US preferred) with easy access to a major airport.
- Travel Requirement (Domestic & International): Up to 65% travel within the US, with occasional international travel to Canada or Mexico (valid passport required).
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: This role supports
Product Management with sales growth across UV, EB, and conventional packaging ink and coating lines, while directly managing the specialized Energy Curable (EC) coating portfolio. Serving as a key technical resource and subject matter expert, the individual in this position will collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customer Technical Support (CTS) teams. Additionally, the ideal candidate will facilitate new business transitions, manage technical projects for the applications and R&D laboratories, and partner with the supply chain team on productivity focused purchasing initiatives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Supply technical support to be focused on growth initiatives to include pricing, margin optimization and the P&L process.
- Manage our EC specialty coatings portfolio aimed at growth
- Support business transitions, working with sales, CTS & Supply Chain
- Work with our labs to manage growth-related technical projects
- Provide Productivity project guidance for margin improvement
Other focused areas of the folding carton offset market include:- Margin management.
- RFP (and white paper) guidance and support
- Portfolio management (consolidation)
- Work closely with sales to drive completed projects to sales revenue
- Project management advising labs on prioritization.
- Work with Marketing on segmentation analysis and develop plans to increase sales in underrepresented markets.
- Support on-going sales and CTS training
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - A BA/BS degree and/or 10+ years experience in offset printing/coating operations, ink & coating formulating, sales, key account, or product management is needed.
- Must have at least 7+ years experience in a similar management capacity, including working directly with product management, sales management, customer technical service, supply chain, purchasing and manufacturing.
- An understanding of offset and energy curable formulations is an essential part of this position.
- Must be able to articulate well using PowerPoint.
- Expert in Excel for planning purposes and margin optimization for new bid opportunities
BENEFITSWe offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.