End Use Mktg Specialist

Summary/Objective The End Use Marketing Specialist negotiates contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishes distribution networks, and develops distribution strategies for an assigned geographical area or market segment, with the purpose of increasing sales.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plans, coordinates, and participates in promotional activities (e.g., trade shows, customer visits, and industry events) to increase product awareness and generate qualified leads. Identifies and develops new business opportunities by analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity within assigned markets or regions.

Builds and maintains strong relationships with key decision makers, influencers, and stakeholders to drive long-term business growth. Identifies, evaluates, and executes profitable product and packaging opportunities, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company objectives. Leads and drives projects by aligning cross-functional teams with business priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

Collaborates with others on the sales team to further learning opportunities. Competencies Customer/Client Focus. Strategic Thinking & Market Analysis Project Management. Communication & Presentation Skills Collaboration & Cross Functional Partnership Technical & Industry Knowledge Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment This job is an outside sales position where work location is managed by the incumbent. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, sit, walk, stand, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are managed by the incumbent. Travel This position requires extensive travel. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree or comparable years of sales experience. Prior End Use Market Manager experience. Preferred Education and Experience Advanced Degree.

Prior experience in market segment with solid contacts. AAP/EEO Statement Ten. Cate Protective Fabrics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and demotion. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.