This is a fully remote position; however, the ideal candidate will reside in a location east of the Mississippi River.Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for sales growth for RMS Urethane Additives (Specialties) business in the eastern half the US.
- Manage day to day customer needs, inquiries, orders coordination and account support ensuring high service levels.
- Work with Marketing/R&D team to support customers’ technical needs.
- Identify the business opportunities/risk and strategy.
- Manage performance metrics like forecasting, volume, revenue, MOM$, new target close, new product introductions (NPI).
- Work closely with customers to understand technical applications and promote the right UA products for both new and existing programs.
- Prepare and present sales reports and account plans as necessary, utilizing Momentive systems such as SAP, Arkieva (Forecast tool) and SFA.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, trade regulations and EH&S standards at all interactions.
The following are required for the role
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, a chemistry-related field, or Business.
- At least 2 years of relevant commercial experience in sales, customer service or commercial support within the chemical or manufacturing sector.
- Technical service/business development may be combined with sales experience.
- Knowledge or aptitude to learn technical product portfolio (Urethane Additives).
- Demonstrated excellent analytical skills and lateral thinker capable to use ideas and concepts from past experiences to solve problems.
- Strong decision making and time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a matrix organization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels
- Fluency in English is needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors/Masters/PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or a chemistry related field.
- Exposure to polyurethane, coatings or specialty chemicals markets.
- In-depth understanding of Urethane Additives market trends, customers, major players, and technologies.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, CRM and SAP is a plus.
- Energetic, self‑motivated, and collaborative team contributor.
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The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.
About Us:Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, a chemistry-related field, or Business
- At least 2 years of relevant commercial experience in sales, customer service, or commercial support within the chemical or manufacturing sector
- Technical service or business development experience may be combined with sales experience
- Knowledge of, or aptitude to learn, the Urethane Additives product portfolio
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a matrix organization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in English
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
- Exposure to polyurethane, coatings, or specialty chemicals markets
- In-depth understanding of Urethane Additives market trends, customers, major players, and technologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, CRM, and SAP
- Energetic, self-motivated, and collaborative team contributor
Momentive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Momentive and has not been reviewed or approved by Momentive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.
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What We Do
As a premier global high-performance silicones and specialties company, Momentive creates solutions that improve quality of life for people and enable a more sustainable future. Our products are the result of a tireless pursuit of progress where the sun never sets on our global marketing and R&D efforts, resulting in innovations that help propel our customers’ businesses forward and positively impact all aspects of life – today, tomorrow, and into the future.
