A growing company who is a leader in their industry has an excellent opportunity available for a Technical Sales Account Manager in the Chicago area.  This position will be responsible for Sales Account Management, Sales Engineering, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Technical Issues, Forecasting and Planning.  This position offers a very competitive base salary, bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

• BS degree in Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry or similar technical degree is required.
• Must have at least five years of experience in sales.
• A technical background in plastics or polymers is a must.
• 50% travel or more is required.
• Experience in sales in the plastics or packaging industry is preferred.
• Experience in film, extrusion, polyethylene, polypropylene, plastic resins, adhesives, HDPE, LLDPE, polymers, thermoplastics, polypropylene, or polyolefins would be a plus.