Technical Sales Representative for Chemetall selling surface treatment chemicals in Northern Illinois and Chicago. Responsible for managing territory accounts and developing customer relationships.
Responsibilities
Understand the business activities of accounts in the territory and apply knowledge of the customer’s internal operation to tailor sales presentations and sales proposals to the account’s specific needs.
Manage territory profitability by reviewing territory compensation margins, providing margin improvement by product selection and optimum pricing.
Assure that technology provided within the territory strengthens the company’s competitive position within the accounts.
Plan a weekly itinerary of calls to allocate time effectively and to ensure proper territory coverage by industry, geography and account potential.
Call on established and prospective customers, determines their needs and sells appropriate products to markets.
Physically service and call on existing and prospective customers.
Make sales presentations, both orally and in written and answer customers’ questions concerning product use and providing pricing quotes.
Attain sales plan by securing new customers, increasing sales to current customers and renewing orders.
Work closely with customers focusing on building strong business relationships.
Maintain contacts with customers in relation to their service requirements.
Provide information on new products, methods, techniques and other general information such as safety and disposal.
Train customers and ensure proper and safe use of Chemetall materials.
Maintain records of the activities in the territory as required by management and those records necessary for successful performance.
Report competitive activities that impact sales in the territory.
Prepare and submit call reports, exception reports, and in-plant service reports, as required. Forward reports to appropriate business unit for inclusion into customer’s file.
Improve technical knowledge of Chemetall materials through self-study and participation in professional societies.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with business acumen, customer service, sales, account management, and territory management is required.
Outside B2B sales experience working with specialty chemicals / surface treatment (paint pretreatments, wastewater treatments, metalworking fluids, etc.) is preferred.
Comfortable presenting and ability to conduct technical sales presentations and technical product trainings is required.
Creating sales proposals and managing customer contracts is required.
New Business Development: new customer acquisitions, 'sales hunter' mentality while using continuous up/cross-selling techniques to increase sales growth within your territory.
Act as a technical consultant for Chemetall products; will learn and understand Chemetall's product portfolio, product process, and the industries we service.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Valid driver's license in good standing since a company car will be provided.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
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