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Tapes/Adhesives Product Specialist

SurfacePrep

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Senior
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Tape/Adhesive Product Specialist at SurfacePrep is a critical team role tasked with contributing to the strategic direction of industrial tapes and adhesives, in alignment with the company's overarching goals and marketing strategies. The position involves technical consultation, customer support, and collaboration with sales to deliver high-performance bonding solutions to customers. The Product Specialist is accountable for meeting performance objectives related to product sales, gross margin, growth in market share, and overall profitability. This role requires formulating, proposing, and implementing both strategic and tactical work plans, with a focus on supporting sales efforts and market growth in the Midwest region or Texas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce sales within assigned product group(s); achieve target sales goals and adjusted gross margin growth threshold; achieve all assigned productivity, profitability, and market penetration goals.
  • Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to achieve sales objectives.
  • Travel throughout the region to support sales reps with SurfacePrep.
  • Take on a leading role in reviewing customers processes, determining the best products to use and monitor testing.
  • Identify targeted accounts for expanded and/or new business opportunities.
  • Implement successful sales strategies, processes and tactics in adherence with the SurfacePrep Sales Management, and implement tactical work plans for sales and gross margin growth.
  • Provide post-sale support and feedback to customers.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of key supplier's product lines.
  • Assist in the creation of promotional materials and product marketing strategies with the marketing department.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, e.g., Marketing, Business, etc. coupled with 5+ years relevant work experience.
  • Success in sales, purchasing, and/or pricing role.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and usage of Business Intelligence data analytics.
  • Demonstrated team building and successful collaboration skills, strong co-worker relationships with outcomes greater than the sum of the individual parts.
  • Proficient use with various Microsoft Office products, including MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, and MS-Excel; MS-SharePoint preferred.
  • Ability to manage and work with large sums of data utilizing White Cup Business Analytics.
  • Must be a self-starter, work independently with little supervision, and have effective time management, project planning, goal setting, organizational and execution skills.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service and demonstrate strong problem resolution abilities.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance.
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability.
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability.
  • Wellness Program.

Working at SurfacePrep

SurfacePrep, founded in 1956, is the largest national network of regional distributors of high-quality abrasive blasting media, specialty ceramics, and abrasive finishing equipment. With 50 facilities across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, the company focuses on improving product quality, consistency, productivity, and profitability for its customers. The facilities and job shops are run by skilled experts who work closely with local manufacturers to develop optimal solutions for every process. The company offers a complete selection of abrasive blast media, parts, accessories, and tools to meet customer needs.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 26, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Marketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About SurfacePrep

Website

surfaceprep.com

Company Size

251-500 employees

Location

Dallas, TX

Industry

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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