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Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
About you and this role
For our Packaging & Specialty Plastics business we are looking for a Senior Sales Specialist based in our commercial office in Milan, Italy.
In this role you will be responsible for growing and nurturing existing customer relationships by selling new and existing products, as well as generating new customers. You will handle a medium-sized customer portfolio, developing and executing sales plans, generating leads, and leveraging your industry & product knowledge to drive business success.
Responsibilities
* Sell a broad product portfolio to existing and new customers in the region.
* Understand customer needs to differentiate Dow and gain share market.
* Build strong customer relationships and expand network to different levels within our customer's organization.
* Conduct negotiations and develop and implement price strategies aligned with business goals.
* Explore new product development opportunities to strengthen our customer pipeline. Engage in Lead & Opportunity Management.
* Participate in Sales, Product/Marketing strategy calls.
* Develop sales plans aligned to the marketing plan, considering market intelligence, and in coordination with other functions. Execute the sales plan, delivering in volume and value.
* Guide customers regarding options within the defined Service Offering Framework
* Collaborate with other functions and stakeholders to deliver a strong customer experience.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in chemical, engineering, technical studies or economics. A Master's degree is of advantage.
* At least 5 years of experience in B2B sales in the Chemical sector.
Your Skills
* Experience in negotiation and sales tactics
* Business and financial acumen
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Fluent in both Italian and English.
* Proactive hunter with owner's mindset, self-driven and efficient
* Technologically savvy & data driven, with a strong willingness to learn digital systems such as CRM and SmartPrice; experienced user of Microsoft Office incl CoPilot.
Additional notes
* The role involves spending approximately 50% of the time traveling and meeting with clients.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
* Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
* Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you you need it.
* Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
o Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
* Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
o Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
* Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
* Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
* Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
* Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
* Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
* Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
* Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
* Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
* On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
* Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
* Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
o Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
o Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
o Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on