Account Executive

APAC Chemical Corporation; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

APAC Chemical in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a results-driven Sales Executive to grow new business and profitability in a designated territory. You will identify prospects, present solutions, and close deals while building long-term client relationships.

Travel within the region is required; the ideal candidate has chemical industry sales experience, excellent communication, and a proactive, creative approach. The role offers competitive compensation with commission and benefits.

Qualifications

• Chemical industry sales experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation, independence, creativity, and a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office and internet resources to collect prospects.

Responsibilities

• Grow business revenue by identifying, calling, qualifying and closing prospects.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.
• Travel within the specified region to visit customers and prospects.
• Understand customer needs and design appropriate solutions.
• Identify new chemical products by staying current on industry trends and competitors.
• Prepare weekly territory progress reports.
• Contribute to achievement of company goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Creativity

Prospecting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

APAC Chemical, founded in 1999, is a fast-growing multinational chemical company based in Los Angeles, California. We import and distribute food additives used in the dairy, baking, beverage, pet food and general food processing industry. We also distribute a variety of industrial and agricultural chemicals.

Our core products include Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Caustic Soda, Caustic Potash, Sulfates, Phosphates, Chlorides, Benzoates and more.

APAC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual. The sales executive we hire will be responsible for managing and developing new business sales & profitability. Chemical industry sales experience is highly preferred.

Job Purpose

To improve sales, profitability, and overall business growth for the company

To cultivate long term client relationships in your designated territory

Job Responsibilities

Grow business revenue by identifying, calling, qualifying and closing prospects

Maintain and grow existing customer relationships

Travel within the specified region to visit customers and prospects.

Understand customer’s business needs and design appropriate solutions.

Identify new chemical products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.

Prepare weekly territory progress reports.

Contribute to the achievement of company goals.

Requirements

Chemical industry sales experience is highly preferred. Food, Industrial, or Agricultural chemical experience is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High motivation, independence, creativity, and a positive attitude are essential characteristics.

Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various internet resources to collect prospects.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and commission will commensurate based on experience.

Paid vacation and sick leave per year.

The company will provide for all business-related expenses, 401k plan & health benefits.