Title Technical Coordinator

Location Houston, TX or Wilmington, DE

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 supply 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. Kuraray has operations in 28 countries and employees more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

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. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. 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 primary purpose of this position is to support and coordinate technical and marketing projects in the dental division, that are directed at maximizing sales growth and developing Kuraray's technical & marketing division strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Technical support to customer (dentist/dealer) by calls and emails.
• Process sample request/orders as needed.
• Record entries and activities in CRM system
• Utilize Salesforce to organize data, create marketing campaigns.
• Run market data reports (ex: SDM).
• Arrange to ship products to technical shows and research meetings.
• Support to organize data for regulatory, compliance related tasks
• Prepare product presentations, excel data sheets as directed by managers
• Support and maintain other administrative duties of the technical and marketing team

Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of dental experience preferred. (Prior Dental assistant, dental hygienist or dental technician experience preferred.)
  
• Good written and communication skills;
• Detail-oriented and good time management skills;
• Computer skills which include Excel; Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of social media sites

NOTE: All offers will be contingent upon a written assessment, interviews, negative drug test, and a successful background check, physical fitness, and medical evaluation.

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.