Technical Sales Representative (Surface Treatment Chemicals) (BASF-Chemetall)
BASFChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
115000 - 125000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
BASF is a global chemical company dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for various industries. With core businesses in chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, and nutrition & care, BASF focuses on enabling customers' green transformations through economic success and environmental responsibility. The company employs over 112,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of €65.3 billion, making it a leader in sustainable chemical solutions.
Job Description
Technical Sales Representative needed for Surface Treatment Chemicals in Northern Illinois/Chicago area. Responsible for contacting customers, providing sales and service, and managing territory profitability. Opportunity to grow business and work with a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business
- Minimum 2 years of experience with business acumen, customer service, sales, account management, and territory management
- Outside B2B sales experience working with specialty chemicals/surface treatment
- Comfortable presenting and ability to conduct technical sales presentations and technical product trainings
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan
- Well-being programs
- Family forming benefits
- Back-up child and elder care
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Matching gifts program
- Employee crisis support
- Access to BASF wine cellar and employee discounts