Regional Sales Manager

Austin, TX, United States

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain. It develops and supplies high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable our customers to operate efficiently, profitably and sustainably. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the transition to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector.

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing the sales process to direct accounts in the allocated sales territory for the customer base of Ammonia and Methanol customers in North America. They provide administrative, commercial, operational, and technical support. 30-40% travel is expected.

Your responsibilities:

Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders which create value and build transformational long-term partnerships

Manage the sales process for customers from quotation through negotiation to closing profitable sales opportunities and product delivery.

Deliver sales, gross margin, and customer contribution for the sales territory

Provide technical and product advice to customers which will drive their project and investment plans, improve efficiency and performance of their production assets and processes, and bring value to JM and customers

Proactively look for business improvement opportunities, taking an innovative and creative approach, and working with key stakeholders to assess value and/or impact of proposed improvements

Continually seek and develop opportunities for the introduction of new products and services to customers

Coordinate with Technical Service to ensure superior product performance for customers

Sharing customer and market insights with relevant Catalyst Technologies teams to better understand market requirements and improve JM offering

Collaborate with other entities within JM to expand opportunities for the Group

Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with JM code of ethics and EHS policy and practices

Carrying out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Requirements for the role:

Degree most likely in a scientific/technical discipline

Background in syngas and catalysts

Proven sales and technical sales experience including complex negotiations

Expertise setting up and managing sales channels and processes

Broad knowledge of the Catalyst Technology products/technologies

Must be able to climb four flights of stairs in PPE

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be able to carry 25 pounds for distances up to 100m

Must be bale to work outside in hot /cold weather

Must be able to work at a key board for long periods

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on, job share and flexible working patterns.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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Are you as curious about the world as we are? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? A career at JM will provide the stimulation you need, giving you the opportunity to work with like-minded people on an exciting mix of projects.