Title: Sales Representative (Laboratory)

Location: Remote

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan.

Our manufacturing company, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., was established from the integration of Kuraray Medical Inc. and Noritake Dental Supply Co., Ltd. in 2012. As leading companies in the areas of dental bonding agents' brands like CLEARFIL, dental cement brands like PANAVIA, and dental ceramic brand like Noritake Super Porcelain EX-3 or KATANA Zirconia with a history of more than 30 years. We are committed to developing products that ensure quality and value while helping dentists provide long-term quality restorations for their patients.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary:

The Dental Laboratory Sales Specialist is a position designed to increase sales of laboratory materials in the territory. They will represent Kuraray Noritake to dental laboratory as well as schools and government institutions when the opportunity presents itself. They will develop a monthly action plan fill in an activity report describing visits and results to order to quantify and evaluate success and areas of development.

This position will require a minimum of 50% outside travel in a large territory.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with laboratories to promote our products, either through lead follow up, direct contact or through dealer rep connection.
• Handle technical issues and log their resolution into Salesforce case files.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by trouble shooting and resolving product concerns.
• Collaborate with corresponding chairside rep in promoting programs and products to laboratories in common territory.
• Territory planning and reporting.
• Attend local, dealer, and national trade shows.
• Present our products to end users to promote their purchase through our dealer and/or through our direct selling store.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A. in Communications, Marketing, Business, or relevant degree
• Dental laboratory bench experience.
• Basic understanding of digital laboratory workflow and processing.
• One to two years' experience in working with dental zirconia and/ or porcelains.
• Ability to walk through production workflow and help troubleshoot problem areas in the handling of our materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dental Lab and CAD CAM knowledge
• Two years' sales experience in dental laboratory industry
• Basic understanding of dental technology and Zirconia discs at dental labs

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees enjoy an attractive healthcare benefits package, including wellness reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. We also provide an Educational Reimbursement Plan, helping our employees fulfill their career goals, as well as a competitive 401(k).

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status

No third party candidates accepted.