Sales Representative

The Sales Representative's primary focus is on chemical sales account management and retention of our key chemical customer base, as well as strategic expansion of new customers in the existing market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business from a 4-year college or university preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required;
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience within a fast-paced corporate environment highly preferred; 5 - 7 years experience required of candidates without degree;
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office products, including a high proficiency in Excel, required;
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write routine reports and business correspondence;
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations
• Basic algebra skills and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission, proportions, and percentages
• Must possess experience managing multiple, competing projects at once time
• Must have strong negotiation skills
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter; taking initiative to drive sales and productivity within territory
• Engage effectively with senior management, sales team, and key functional teams
• Chemical industry experience preferred
• CRM software experience preferred
• Technical degree or training preferred
• Must own a vehicle that is in excellent condition for customer visits for which the company will provide a vehicle allowance