Business Coordinator I

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

Business Coordinator I

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Contribute to the development and implementation of the Polyolefins Business Unit- Business Development plan, with focus on utilizing organizational resources in marketing, technology and manufacturing. In alignment with Corporate Strategy and Polyolefins Division Focus Objective; assist in the development of business/increase market share, maximize sales opportunities.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Assist in the analysis and creation of the business development/marketing programs, sales planning, and continual profit forecasting and analysis; make recommendations and adjust action and planning.
• SALES AND MARKETING Integrate, collaborate, and coordinate with internal (BTD, product management, manufacturing) and external customers to support effective sales and marketing plan delivery. Examples: Build relationships with new accounts, conduct new product assessments, and other supportive sales training, plan and develop promotional events/presentations, develop product literature and communications, and maintain product datasheets.
• PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT Assess product development, in improvement or profitability needs, and make recommendations. Initiate and coordinate product introduction and lead market penetration actions. Support product awareness. Assure that customer functional and regulatory product requirements are understood, verified, and met.
• MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS Conduct ongoing market research and analysis to identify new sales opportunities. Assess surveys and data and identify trends. Perform ongoing analysis to support diverse Company marketing and sales programs, with emphasis on New Product Development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous Related Experience Required

• 0-3 years Business Development experience.
• Direct sales/marketing experience to targeted bases in the Polyolefins industry (PP, PE, and/or both).
• Handling international level and trade show experience.
• Demonstrated functional achievements and progressive increases in responsibility.

Technical Skills Required to Perform this Job

• Knowledge and familiarity with products, applications, production and sales process, industry technology applications.
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills. Presentation and facilitation skills
• Must have basic computer skills, the ability to use Microsoft Office, application of Business Development and/or the sales process.

Education

• B.A. or B.S. When previous Related experience and Technical Skills meet minimal requirements are both exceeded, four-year degree is not required.

Other Requirements

• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
• Very frequent travel; irregular schedule. Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required. Must perform all duties to the same standards while travelling as would be expected in the office.

Check Out Our Benefits

Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Term Life, Dependent and

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life

(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)

FlexTime Available

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,

Cash Balance, Pension Plan