Sales Representative, P&HS NA, Midwest

Kemira; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (3 weeks first year)

Job summary

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We are seeking an experienced Account Manager for our Packaging & Hygiene Services Commercial team in the United States, supporting the application and sales of chemistries used in paper manufacturing.

This remote position is located in our Midwest Region, serving customers in Indiana and Michigan. Join Kemira and lead as the primary technical sales representative on a $5+MM account, drive ROI projects, grow sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in paper science, chemistry, biology, microbiology or chemical engineering with 5+ years in the paper industry.
• Experience in account management and packaging/board applications (preferred).
• Proven ability in statistical analysis and wet-end operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales representative at a multi-million dollar account for Kemira in the paper industry.
• Collaborate with customers on long-term ROI projects.
• Seek opportunities to grow sales and profitability.
• Manage a team of service and application experts to drive innovative papermaking ideas.
• Implement new equipment and digital solutions.

Skills

Account management

Packaging/board applications

Statistical analysis

Paper making operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in paper science/chemistry/biology/microbiology/chemical engineering

Job description

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Location Details: Remote - Indiana or Michigan area

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

We are seeking an experienced Account Manager for our Packaging & Hygiene Services Commercial team in the United States. This role supports the application and sales of all chemistries used in paper manufacturing industries as Kemira is an industry leader in assisting our customers, at their locations, in identifying and applying the most effective chemical applications used in all stages of the paper manufacturing process. This is a remote position located in our Midwest Region supporting customers in the Indiana and Michigan area.

The position responsibilities include:

• Serving as lead technical sales representative at $5+MM account where Kemira is a key specialty chemical supplier
• Working with customers on long term projects to generate ROI
• Seeking ways to grow sales & profitability
• Managing the team of service and application experts to provide innovative ideas for better papermaking
• Implementing new equipment and digital solutions

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree level and/or equivalent field experience in paper science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or chemical engineering with a least 5 years’ experience in the paper industry
• Experience in Account management, packaging and board applications (preferred), statistical analysis, paper making operations, retention, sizing, strength, cleaning, defoamers, colorants, microbiological and other general wet-end applications
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

What you can expect from us:

• Ongoing training and support from throughout the Kemira network
• Career growth at one of our largest key corporate customers in North America
• Significant performance based incentive compensation program
• Resource base of Kemira’s global experts on virtually every type of paper chemistry process
• Exceptional benefits program including:
  • Family medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution of 6% to 10% of salary
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off in 1st year of employment

Join Kemira and create better every day

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug-free workplace.

The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match).

We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyze pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.www.kemira.com