Territory Manager - Ashland Distribution - Ashland Inc.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a Fortune 500*, diversified chemical company provides innovative products, services and solutions to customers around the globe. Ashland has sales and operations in the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide. Our operations include four divisions:  Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Distribution, Valvoline and Ashland Water Technologies.   At Ashland our vision is to enable growth and to add value to all we touch. This includes our products, our services and our people. In fact our people - employees, customers and vendors - define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.   Ashland is a market-focused, processed-centered organization that strives to perform for each customer. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.   *FORTUNE 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc.   As a Territory Manager, you will be managing sales in a territory to profitability and establishing product goals while servicing existing accounts.  You will also coordinate your division's product sales and delivery in a fashion that meets the customer's needs.  In addition, you will identify new accounts and provide technical assistance to customers.    This position is located in New Orleans, LA   **This job is based on a ladder structure and the job level (salary) will be determined by the quantity and quality of your experience.   ** Bachelor of Science (BS)** 2+ years experience in business to business selling; Composites experience is preferred ** CCT preferred ** Ability to maintain current customer base and develop accounts through cold calling ** Must be sales oriented, independent, and a self-starter** Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills along with the ability to work independently** Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required. SAP preferred** Ability to negotiate and build effective relationships ** Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple:  industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemical company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.   In addition to our career opportunities, look at our track record of consistent earnings and our spirit. Look at our values, which define who we are and what we care about as a company. What you have to offer an employer is special.  What Ashland has to offer you can not be found just anywhere.   Ashland Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.   TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please select the Apply button provided below. If no Apply button is provided, please copy and paste the URL below into your address bar. This will take you to Ashland's Career Center. Once there, enter job number #4372164 in the Keyword Search field to find this posting and apply online.     https://ashland.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=1&art_servlet_language=en&csNo=2   We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.