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Westlake Chemical Corporation

Market Development Specialist

Westlake Chemical Corporation, Hartford, Connecticut, United States,


SUMMARYResponsible for growing Royal Building Product’s market share by generating awareness, creating demand and executing sales. Create demand with independent distribution for Royal siding products by influencing contractors, builders and architects to ask for Royal products. Products include TruExterior, Versetta Stone, Cedar Renditions, Celect Siding, Royal/Kleer/Sky PVC, Trim and Mouldings. T his position will be responsible for Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Spend 80% of time calling on and creating business with remodeling companies, architects, new construction builders, decking contractors, and other trade professionals

Spend 20% of time managing and supporting existing 2-step distribution and channel accounts and developing new accounts as needed in assigned territory

Provide a level of professionalism in sales and technical support that makes Royal products the first choice

Learn and excel at presentation of company story and high-end "pull-through" products;

Implement and execute a demand strategy in assigned territory

Develop and review target list with the Market Development Manager on a monthly basis (update your target list as new leads are found)

Make a minimum of 20 quality presentations per week. Present to builders, remodelers, installers, architects and specifiers

Develop and maintain strong working relationships and communication with the Territory Manager to communicate demand creation value back to channel partners

Increase your awareness of the distributors by participating with the Territory Managers at branch open house events (annual events)

Work on leads by presenting and participating at on-going trade shows

Work the major regional home and garden shows to develop leads

Research the builders, contractors and remodelers used by your competitors to develop future leads

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSTwo years work experience preferred.

Strong work ethic; confident, competitive and driven with leadership

Superior communication skills and presentation skills are a must

Previous experience with innovation preferred; not afraid to work on new products and projects

Working knowledge of MS office suite including teams and outlook 365

PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTJob will require 70% travel on average. Ability to be away from home for multiple nights per week and riding in automobiles for several hours per day is required. Insurability and valid US state driver’s license is mandatory.

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