About the position
Modern Meadow was founded to address the pressing global challenge: the materials that underpin the way we live, work, and play and that support our well-being are fundamentally unsustainable. We believe it’s possible to have it all: high quality, high performing, beautiful and affordable materials that substantially improve sustainability. Inspired by Nature. Driven by Purpose. Partners for Action. As a Senior Sales Manager (US), you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic sales initiatives and providing technical expertise to both clients and internal teams. You will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and ensuring that our products meet the specific technical needs of our customers. This role requires a deep understanding of both the technical and commercial aspects of the business, making you a critical bridge between our sales and product teams. As a strategic contributor, you will align sales initiatives with company growth goals, focusing on achieving key revenue targets and building robust, long-term client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Ensure successful process optimization and scale-up through lab and pilot scale studies and tech transfer and production monitoring by working with production facilities.
- Provide technical and quality management leadership by preparing technical documents and manuals (e.g. SOP, PFD, FMEA, Control Plan).
- Perform technoeconomic analysis to guide the sponsoring team in making successful business choices for capital projects.
- Maintain communication across all stakeholders, resource management, optimal decision making and risk mitigation strategies.
- Interface with product development and business functions to collectively unlock technology potential and phase in new customers and partners.
- Develop new technology platforms or product concepts to offer unique solutions or address unmet needs in different application areas such as automotive, footwear, and upholstery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering, material science, polymer chemistry and other relevant fields.
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in material companies addressing key markets such as automotive, footwear, and upholstery.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
- Critical thinker, problem solver, innovator, eager to learn, strong team player and good interpersonal skills.
- Organized and detail oriented, particularly regarding maintaining records and documentation.
- Proficient in experimental design/DOE, statistical analysis, six sigma tools, and process optimization.
- Experience in optimizing and troubleshooting various fiber and textile constructs and unit operations such as coatings, impregnations, finishing and laminating.
- Strong commitment to safety and provide safety leadership within the team.
- Up-to-date knowledge of sustainable practices and industry trends to improve product sustainability metrics.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation that includes equity.
- Retirement planning (401k Matching).
- Flexible paid time off.
- Winter Break (Company observed reset and recharge, final week of the year).
- Commuter Benefits.
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
- Identity Theft and Legal services (LifeLock and LegalShield).
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
