Industrial Sales Manager, Louisiana West

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen’s CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

The Sales Manager will have responsibility for all aspects of Aspen’s Industrial Sales function in the Baton Rouge and Lake Charles areas. The position will work closely with Sales Management, Marketing and Commercial Operations to grow Aspen’s sales successfully and profitably in the assigned territory. This position will be responsible for planning and implementing sales programs, both short and long term, targeted toward existing and new customer segments.

How will you do it-

Develop and implement sales plans for assigned territories in Oil and Gas processing, Petrochemical, LNG and Industrial markets (to achieve corporate revenue growth and gross margin objectives).
Create and develop a network of contacts to effectively meet sales goals.
Develop and maintain account plans for all key accounts; working in a collaborative manner with technical services, marketing, commercial operations, and finance to ensure goals and objectives are exceeded.
Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers, industry associations and strategic partners (asset owners, EPCs, contractors, distributors, etc.).
Maintain all customer level information, including contacts, opportunities, and forecasting in Aspen CRM tool (D365) per the company’s operating rhythm.
Represent the Company at trade association functions as appropriate.
Represent the Company with the highest level of professionalism to customers, suppliers, and investors.
Travel up to 60% of time as needed to support proactively being present with key industry stakeholders.

Why you are right for the job-

5+ years of relevant experience in sales
Oil and gas industrial experience preferred
Experience selling high value proposition products
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
The successful candidate will have, as a minimum, an entrepreneurial spirit, is highly diligent, and committed to the organization’s goals and objectives.
Ability to develop new opportunities and contacts within a territory.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve problems.
Proven track record of sales growth and market penetration
Demonstrated bias for action and proven success as a team player.
Proven ability to create and communicate a vision which enables others to see it and “buy-in” to the plan.
Demonstrates high integrity, strong work ethic, and desire to succeed.
Experience with leveraging CRM’s as a tool for success is critical.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.

Expected Compensation: Between $125,000 and $140,000 USD/year based on experience. Sales bonus eligibility.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

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