Are you an accomplished technical sales professional with experience selling functional chemistry products into pulp and paper mills? Are you looking for the opportunity to manage an established territory while working for a fast-growing specialty chemical manufacturer that values entrepreneurial thinking, technical expertise, and customer relationships? Our client is a well-established specialty chemical company seeking a Regional Sales Engineer to manage an established territory throughout Western North Carolina and Western South Carolina; expected travel is 50%. This is a highly visible technical sales role responsible for growing existing business while identifying new opportunities within paper manufacturing facilities. As the Regional Sales Engineer , you will serve as the primary technical and commercial resource for your customers, partnering closely with mill operations, process engineers, production managers, and senior leadership to optimize paper machine performance through innovative functional chemistry solutions. Success in this role means increasing market share within existing accounts, introducing new chemistry programs, solving production challenges at customer mills, and becoming a trusted technical advisor to paper machine operations and management teams. Our client offers an entrepreneurial culture where decisions are made quickly, technical expertise is valued, and individual performance is recognized. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, solving complex process challenges, and growing a well-established territory with significant upside.

QUALIFICATIONS

for this role include: B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, Chemistry or related technical degree 5+ years of specialty chemical Sales, Process Engineering, or Papermaking experience in the Pulp and Paper industry Knowledge of papermaking wet end chemistry/chemicals such as: flocculants, coagulants, dye fixatives, internal/surface sizing, wet/dry strength resins, starch, defoamers, biocides, fungicides, felt cleaners, deposit control, etc. Experience with various paper manufacturing processes including: packaging and linerboard, coated/uncoated fine paper, tissue & towel, and/or newsprint grades Strong relationship management skills Clear track record of high achievement Highly-motivated entrepreneurial drive with the ability to work independently with little supervision Strong project management skills with the ability to manage a large geographic sales territory Excellent verbal and written communication skills Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to travel 50% Compensation includes a very attractive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus potential, vehicle allowance, laptop, phone, excellent benefits, and paid vacation. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Application Question(s): How many years do you have of specialty chemical Sales, Process Engineering, or Papermaking experience in the Pulp and Paper industry? Are you familiar with papermaking wet end chemistry/chemicals such as: flocculants, coagulants, dye fixatives, internal/surface sizing, wet/dry strength resins, starch, defoamers, biocides, fungicides, felt cleaners, deposit control, etc.?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road