LatPro -- since 1997, the largest Hispanic jobs & bilingual career board in the Americas! employers     login   |   register - post a job
Hispanic Diversity Recruitment - best jobs for hispanic, latino & bilingual (spanish & portuguese) jobseekers
HOME
    Log me in!   |   Site Map   |   Help   
 Field Sales Engineer - Norcross, Georgia, United States

Job Information
Posted by: EDT 
Hiring Entity type: Biotech and Pharmaceuticals 
Work Authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits:
Relocation: Not specified 
Position Functions: Engineering - Other
Sales
Science
 
Travel: 25 - 50% 
Accept candidates: in same country 
Languages: English - Fluent
Spanish - Native
Portuguese - Native
 
Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum Years Experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover Letter: Cover letter required
Virtual Interview Questions: No questions which require answers when applying for this job posting.
Job Code: / Latpro-1760728 
Date Posted: Jul-08-2008
State, Zip: Georgia, 30093

Description

Enzymatic Deinking Technologies, LLC (EDT) is a preeminent bio-industrial company dedicated to serving the pulp and paper industry. Based in Norcross, Georgia, USA, we are a pioneer in the move to bring today's biotechnology to the 2,000-year-old pulp and paper industry. EDT is a value-added manufacturer and seller of enzyme-based treatments which improve upon or replace traditional chemistries and have superior performance and environmental benefits in the production of virgin and recycled fiber. We have developed a variety of unique technologies and serve customers in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We are committed to the concept that enzymes provide the best alternative for addressing issues for an industry based on natural materials.

Job Description:

A Sales Engineer at EDT will:

* Cultivate and support new business growth in markets of Latin America
* Tailor and effectively sell EDT's products and values to the paper industry
* Travel to customer sites to lead mill trials and manage product use
* Provide ongoing customer service as a consultant to mill management
* Work closely with other members of EDT's field sales/service group and help offer customized, mill-specific treatments to reduce total mill costs, improve pulp quality, streamline mill operations, and enable environmental compliance
* Create, gather, and analyze data, build functional databases and graphs, and present results to the customer and broader EDT team
* Analyze a mill's performance, create, and make presentations to mill management

Key skill areas:

* Technical background in Math, Engineering, Chemistry, and Pulp and Paper Science
* Data Analysis and Excel computer skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
* Excellent negotiation and confident value-added selling ability
* Distinctive technical sales accomplishments
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Structured business approach


Requirements

Job Qualifications:

* Technical undergraduate degree in engineering (mechanical engineering or chemical engineering), pulp and paper science, or chemistry required
* 5 years work experience in industry sales
* Experience with pulp and paper mills or other process industry plant operations is a plus
* Willingness to travel
* Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese as a native speaker

We offer:
* A job in an exciting new bioindustrial technology
* Strong growth trends and rapid worldwide expansion goals
* Many career development possibilities for personal growth
* Competitive benefits and compensation
* Flexibility in your work location