About this role
<p><span style="color:#000000">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 </span><a href="https://www.kemira.com/company/careers/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000">www.kemira.com/careers</span></a><span style="color:#000000">. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We are seeking a driven <strong>Technical Sales Representative</strong>, for the Atlantic District in our Packaging & Hygiene Solutions segment<span style="color:#005bbe">. </span>The role will manage in Ashland, VA area. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The position responsibilities include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Servicing existing and new accounts, including on site analysis, troubleshooting, inspection, design and installation of feed and delivery systems as well as any service function related to the sale and maintenance of Kemira product lines.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Establishing a business plan with goals and objectives for sales and profits to new and</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">existing business</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Providing customer with timely service reports</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Communicating mill requirements/opportunities</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Providing attention to customer needs and identifying new sales opportunities</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Monitoring Kemira product and service quality, and addressing issues</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Resolving customer concerns to customer’s satisfaction</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintaining sales information systems and expense reporting systems in a timely and</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">accurate manner</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Attending appropriate industry conferences and assigned company meetings</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Developing technical and sales skills by participating in and completing, company approved training programs</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What you can expect from us: </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Extensive ongoing technical training and mentoring by industry experts in paper chemistries.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Career growth with an industry leader with global advancement opportunities.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Technical/Sales Management, Product Line Management, and Account Management career tracks</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Competitive compensation, car allowance, paid relocation & exceptional benefits program including:</span></li> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="circle"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Superior 401(k) with Company contribution up to 10% of salary</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3 weeks of Paid Time Off in 1st year of employment</span></li> </ul> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What you’ll bring to the team: </span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Bachelor's degree level and/or equivalent field experience in paper specialty chemical sales, paper science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or chemical engineering. 5-10 years’ experience in the paper industry</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to develop Key Account or Project Plans and execute with discipline</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Strong emphasis on documenting ROI of new and existing applications</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to develop “trust based” relationships with key buyers</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Familiarity with data analysis and reporting</span></li> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="circle"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Preferred experience in the following areas:</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Paper making operations</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">General wet-end applications </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Retention and drainage chemistries</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sizing</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Strength applications</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Effluent treatment applications</span></li> </ul> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">English and French Speaking is a positive.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join Kemira and create better every day</span></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please apply with CV no later than July 7, 2026 at kemira.com/careers. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">#LI-REMOTE</span></p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. <a href="https://www.kemira.com/">www.kemira.com</a> </span><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p>