Title: Technical Sales Manager, East Coast USA Location: Portsmouth, NH Start Date: Jan 2, 2018

Description: Matmarket is a global sales and marketing company, connecting leading footwear, glove, and accessory brands with product solutions through branded material ranges. Visit www.matmarket.com to learn more.

Matmarket is looking for a candidate to fill a Technical Sales Manager position responsible for account management and sales expansion, based in Portsmouth, NH. This person should be prepared to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment, possess strong work ethic, and a commitment to sales-driven success.

• This position requires an initial training program in Asia (China, Vietnam, Korea). This training program will be 3-6 months in length. Candidate must be willing to live in Asia for this length of time, with transfer to Portsmouth, NH after training is completed.

The Candidate Expectations:

• Manage material/product sales and marketing efforts to branded accounts in eastern USA /Canada/Europe.
• Assisting revenue growth with brand customers through a consultative sales approach, and offering core competencies & services: o Capable of understanding and communicating technical properties of our products o Knowledge of material and product manufacturing process and providing navigational assistance of international manufacturing procedures, timelines, duty and tariff structures o Schedule appointments with existing & new customers to review product requirements and determine available opportunities. o Conduct customer service by meeting with clients on a frequent basis. o Serve as the point person between Matmarket and the client (brand office) offering product development and design solutions o Creation and marketing integration of branded material ranges, create sales presentations of the products and services, assist in seasonal product launches, marketing, trade shows, sales tools, and material developments. o Prospecting for new business & targets o Seek and analyze competitor marketing and sales materials

The Candidate Requirements:

• Preference would be given to individual with a textile or material background, natural sales abilities, and 2-3 years of experience in the footwear industry, or related field.
• Any previous laboratory experience, preferably textile, would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and the ability to communicate effectively through Microsoft office.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and able to work independently
• Strategic thought process to solve complex problems.
• Domestic and international travel will be required; valid driver's license and passport needed.
• References are required.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance
• Health & Dental: Full health benefits with no pay-in
• Bonus: Annual based on performance and management discretion
• 401k plan
• 2 weeks paid vacation & paid national holidays
• Normal out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the execution of the job will be reimbursed monthly
• Phone
• Laptop