Technical editor Jobs in Fairfield, CA

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today! Find out more at .

Position Description :

Title : Technical Sales Specialist

Department : Sales

Immediate Supervisor : Technical Sales Manager

Status : Exempt

Position Purpose : Partner with IPG Sales Representative to provide technical sales support and guidance to ensure that effective technical solutions are developed which fulfill the customers' requirements.

Principle Accountabilities

• Required to be knowledgeable with IPG products (shrink films, stretch films, protective packaging, tape heads, carton closure equipment), features, benefits, capabilities, and effectively communicate the IPG value to our customers.
• Partner with sales and related departments to develop, define and document Technical Sales "best practices" including, but not limited to : RFQ / RFP analysis, value analysis, quarterly review, time studies, annualized cost-saving programs, corporate reporting, end-user training programs.
• Partner with sales to identify complex opportunities and appropriate solutions for new and existing customers that match their long and short-term needs and goals.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise in customer meetings regarding implementation and execution, best practices, products and features, partnerships, etc. Confident and knowledgeable to demonstrate machine capabilities to customers.
• Coordinate with internal departments : Sales Management, R&D, Engineering and Operations with clearly defined technical and commercial requirements.
• Gather sales and customer feedback and requests for product development consideration.
• Act as a field feedback loop for product development.
• Proactively improve relations with packaging equipment and suppliers understanding how their equipment works and how our products perform on their equipment.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

Undergraduate Degree in Business or technical-related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.

2+ years of experience in the technical resolution of packaging systems and products.

Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical people.

Strong problem solver with organizational and analytical skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Well-developed interpersonal and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimum direction.

Strong team player.

Dependable and self-motivated.

Adaptive to change and tight deadlines.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.

Must be able to travel 70% of the time by vehicle or air travel as required. Must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $68,000-80,000

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Travel : 70%

Work Location : Remote

Background and Drug test required

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