Area Manager, Sales, Rubber, China

Freudenberg Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks a senior sales leader in the United States to drive growth and profitability across chemical product lines, while expanding market development and key customer relationships. You will lead a team, shape product strategy, and ensure compliance and safety across operations.

The role requires 5–8 years in chemical sales and marketing with 3 years in sales management, plus a relevant engineering or business degree, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of sales and marketing experience in the chemical industry, incl. 3 years in sales management for rubber products.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Assertive, articulate, and goal-oriented, with excellent business acumen, judgment, and strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience managing within a complex distributorship environment.
• The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Sales Growth & Profitability
• Market Development
• Customer & Industry Relations
• Product Strategy & Positioning
• Team Leadership & Management
• Compliance & Safety

Skills

Assertive & goal-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Polymer Science

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Sales Growth & Profitability

Market Development

Customer & Industry Relations

Product Strategy & Positioning

Team Leadership & Management

Compliance & Safety

Qualifications:

Five to eight years of sales and marketing experience in the chemical industry, including three years focused on sales management in the rubber and related products sector.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Assertive, articulate, and goal-oriented, with excellent business acumen, judgment, and strong organizational and planning skills.

Experience managing within a complex distributorship environment.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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