Product Marketing Specialist - The Ashlar Group
Los Angeles, CA 90004
About the Job
Client - Major Chemical Distribution Firm
Role - Product Marketing Specialist
Compensation - $70,000 - $80,000 annually
Duration - Full-time Permanent Position
Location - San Francisco / Los Angeles, CA
The Product Specialist is responsible for driving sales of featured products and offerings from the client in conjunction with the Account Manager to existing and prospective customers in CA, OR, UT, AZ, CO, NV, and TX markets. The Product Specialist is also responsible for communicating the features and benefits of all Vivion (or future) products & solutions to internaland external clients.
Partners with Sales teams to:
Drive sales of featured products and offerings to customers and prospects
Provide technical support externally to customers/prospects and internally to sales and other staff
Analyze data and product usage of customers or prospects and provide solutions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of specific chemical products being utilized in a specific industry served.
Applied knowledge of chemistry and engineering.
Knowledge of laboratory and field testing equipment and processes.
Ability to be prepared and confident to lead technical sales calls with customers and prospects.
Ability to create strong relationships with clients and connect on a professional "personal " level.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret needs/requests for quote or bid.
Excellent knowledge of the chemical industry and trends impacting the business.
Skilled and courteous driver with a clear and clean driving record.
Working knowledge of the following regulations, including but not limited to, HAZMAT, EPA,
OSHA, MSDS, FDA, GMP & NACD.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing with
colleagues at all levels.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Capacity to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
Aptitude for details and organizationally competent.
Knowledge, and effective use of, time-management and follow-up skills.
Illustrated ability to balance multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines and schedules
Demonstrated initiative and willingly works overtime as circumstances warrant.
Know and maintain basic proficiency in mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying,
and dividing) including kilo/pound conversions for weight and price.
Know staff responsibilities to seek assistance from the proper Team Member for any given
situation.
Ability to demonstrate steady attendance and consistent punctuality.
Capacity to learn and maintain a level of competency in areas of computer literacy necessary to
ensure effective and quick communication and execution of daily tasks; including, but not
limited to, electronic mail creation and file attachment and navigation of the internet and shared
files. Also required is proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word,
Promote and drive sales of selected products and services to targeted customers in cooperation with the Account Manager.
Provide expert product support to the Sales team, Purchasing and Customer Service on all Vivion products and services.
Work closely with Compliance/Quality Manager to provide periodic technical training on products,including applications, particle sizing, flow, solubility and any competitive advantage over competing products.
Lead technical calls with customers and prospects to demonstrate, clarify or promote Vivion products and services.
Write technical reports and proposals supporting new products or usage in new industries.
Excel and Outlook in addition to Vivion's ERP software.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, marketing or related discipline.
Preferred: MBA or Masters degree in engineering, chemistry or related discipline e.g. food
science, nutrition, agriculture, industrial or cosmetic science.
Role - Product Marketing Specialist
Compensation - $70,000 - $80,000 annually
Duration - Full-time Permanent Position
Location - San Francisco / Los Angeles, CA
The Product Specialist is responsible for driving sales of featured products and offerings from the client in conjunction with the Account Manager to existing and prospective customers in CA, OR, UT, AZ, CO, NV, and TX markets. The Product Specialist is also responsible for communicating the features and benefits of all Vivion (or future) products & solutions to internaland external clients.
Partners with Sales teams to:
Drive sales of featured products and offerings to customers and prospects
Provide technical support externally to customers/prospects and internally to sales and other staff
Analyze data and product usage of customers or prospects and provide solutions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of specific chemical products being utilized in a specific industry served.
Applied knowledge of chemistry and engineering.
Knowledge of laboratory and field testing equipment and processes.
Ability to be prepared and confident to lead technical sales calls with customers and prospects.
Ability to create strong relationships with clients and connect on a professional "personal " level.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret needs/requests for quote or bid.
Excellent knowledge of the chemical industry and trends impacting the business.
Skilled and courteous driver with a clear and clean driving record.
Working knowledge of the following regulations, including but not limited to, HAZMAT, EPA,
OSHA, MSDS, FDA, GMP & NACD.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing with
colleagues at all levels.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Capacity to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
Aptitude for details and organizationally competent.
Knowledge, and effective use of, time-management and follow-up skills.
Illustrated ability to balance multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines and schedules
Demonstrated initiative and willingly works overtime as circumstances warrant.
Know and maintain basic proficiency in mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying,
and dividing) including kilo/pound conversions for weight and price.
Know staff responsibilities to seek assistance from the proper Team Member for any given
situation.
Ability to demonstrate steady attendance and consistent punctuality.
Capacity to learn and maintain a level of competency in areas of computer literacy necessary to
ensure effective and quick communication and execution of daily tasks; including, but not
limited to, electronic mail creation and file attachment and navigation of the internet and shared
files. Also required is proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word,
Promote and drive sales of selected products and services to targeted customers in cooperation with the Account Manager.
Provide expert product support to the Sales team, Purchasing and Customer Service on all Vivion products and services.
Work closely with Compliance/Quality Manager to provide periodic technical training on products,including applications, particle sizing, flow, solubility and any competitive advantage over competing products.
Lead technical calls with customers and prospects to demonstrate, clarify or promote Vivion products and services.
Write technical reports and proposals supporting new products or usage in new industries.
Excel and Outlook in addition to Vivion's ERP software.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, marketing or related discipline.
Preferred: MBA or Masters degree in engineering, chemistry or related discipline e.g. food
science, nutrition, agriculture, industrial or cosmetic science.
Source : The Ashlar Group