Catalyst Product Manager: REQ #GTP09-0030

MCRS has an immediate need for a Catalyst Product Manager. Product Manager will be responsible for maximizing Gas Technology Products catalyst revenues by developing new sales opportunities for cobalt-based catalysts and associated carbons employed in mercaptan treating. Additionally incumbent will be responsible for optimizing the LO-CAT catalyst product lines regarding pricing, raw material supply, and developing new proprietary catalysts by internal development, licensing and/or joint ventures.

Qualifications Required:

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering
• MBA a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the capacity to communicate with people ranging from a plant operator to a corporate boardroom level.
• 5+ years of catalyst selling experience in the oil and gas industries.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the sales process
• Strong process engineering background with the proven ability to quickly grasp the fundamentals of diverse markets.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Experience Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong process engineering background preferably in the oil and natural gas industries.
• Proven selling and negotiating skills
• International experience
• Catalyst knowledge a plus

Functional Requirements:

• Oversight of Merichem’s internal and outsourced catalyst production facilities.
• Coordinate companywide activities geared towards developing new uses/markets/opportunities for cobalt-based catalysts/carbons employed in mercaptan treating.
• Coordinate companywide activities geared towards optimizing the LO-CAT catalyst product lines.
• Issue sales proposals (budgetary and firm) for catalyst/carbon product conversions.
• Maximize the sale of cobalt-based catalysts/carbons to Merox licensees
• Identify applications where development of new catalytic products may be beneficial
• Identify areas where MCRS may license a proprietary catalyst for resale.
• Identify areas where MCRS may form joint ventures for catalyst development
• Follow stage gate procedures for all new ventures. Present stage gate results to the MLT.

Competencies Required:

• Proven track record in technical sales
• Exceptional customer service and negotiating skills
• Superior people skills, especially with respect to networking with customers, management, competitors, service suppliers, etc.
• Team player able to work across organizational lines to accomplish assigned duties
• Committed to ethics, confidentiality and Merichem core values.
• Good judgment, both fair and objective.
• Expertise with accurately capturing, verifying and interpreting detailed data
• High degree of coordination, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills focusing on continuous improvement
• Microsoft, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access skills
• Strategic & analytical thinking

Competencies Desired:

• Multi-linguistic
• Familiar with MCRS policies and procedures
  General Requirements:
• Work in Schaumburg, IL (Chicago suburb)
• Travel as required, ~ 25 – 50%, both domestic and international.

If you are interested in a position, please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format via e-mail, to resumes@merichem.com. No phone, fax or email inquiries from external recruiters or other interested parties, please.

Merichem offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For more information about our products, please visit our website at www.merichem.com.

Merichem is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.