The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels. Company: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Job Description: We are seeking an Inside Sales Representative that will manage commercial activities at existing and new customers to satisfy Asaclean's mid-term and long-term growth objectives. You will focus on inside sales/core/tail accounts and will identify and expand current sales activities with customers to improve the overall effectiveness of the department. If you are organized, have plastic industry experience, and are seeking a future career in sales, please apply. Location: Fowlerville, MI Hybrid: Two days a week on average in office Travel: Up to 10% in the first year, up to 25% in the second year to North West US Territory Benefits: * Competitive compensation with bonuses * Great health benefits * Paid time off * Paid company holidays * Strong company match to 401(k) contributions * Tuition reimbursement program * Paid parental leave Job Tasks * Manage commercial activities for non-key customers for all market segments. * Answer inside sales requests and coordinate efforts with other key account managers. * Support internal sales account activities by meeting day-to-day support needs, such as follow up on late orders, facilitating accelerated order shipments as needed, and proactive status updates to customers. * Work internally and externally to ensure orders ship correctly and on time. * Quickly respond to various customer requests, utilizing internal processes and resources to ensure requests are accurately answered. * Utilize existing systems to track and manage quotes, customer communications, tasks, reports, and project pipeline. * Understand customer needs to support long term business planning efforts. * Work with global teams to ensure compliance to quality and regulatory standards. * Work cross functionally to create new and update existing marketing and sales materials, focusing on customer driven requests. * Work cross functionally with global R&D group to drive project completion of new product development. * Continue to look for internal improvements within the Sales function and support other duties assigned by Department/ Segment Manager. * Ensure that all activities are completed in compliance with lean, ethical, and regulatory requirements, including QS 9000 / ISO 9001 / TS 16949 / A2LA. Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications) * High school diploma required; business related bachelor's degree is preferred. * 1-year minimum experience in the plastics industry, commercial knowledge, and customer service experience. * Understanding of injection molding, extrusion, marketing, and project administration preferred. * MS Programs, SharePoint, Sales Force, and Concur preferred. * Ability to plan ahead to manage potential barriers and obstacles in maintaining progress towards set objectives. * Attention to detail. * Communication skills. Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel * Office environment/ Hybrid home office. * Sits, walks, and stands. * Ability to lift 55lb. * Travel up to 10% in the first year, up to 25% in the second year to North West US Territory. #LI-MG1 #Hybrid As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.
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