Chemical / Plastics Technical Sales Representative

Fortune Personnel of Houston, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemical / Plastics Technical Sales Representative is based at the client’s headquarters in the Houston area. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2+ years in technical service or technical sales within the chemical or plastics sector.

You will build and maintain relationships across a global sales territory and collaborate with commercial, supply chain, and production teams. You will develop sales strategies, pursue business development opportunities, and monitor

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical service or technical sales in chemical/plastics industry.
• Experience working with a global sales team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with commercial team to identify business development opportunities with current and prospective clients.
• Meet or exceed corporate goals and objectives in the business units.
• Develop sales strategy to capture increased market share in the global marketplace.
• Determine sales strategies necessary to achieve corporate sales goals.
• Coordinate with supply chain and production to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Perform due diligence for new business development opportunities.
• Monitor competitors’ activities in the chemical industry.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Chemical industry knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Global sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Chemical / Plastics Technical Sales Representative

Our client, a key player in the chemical industry, has a Chemical / Plastics Sales Representative opening located at their cutting-edge headquarters in the Houston area. Ideal candidate will have 2 plus years of technical service or technical sales experience in the chemical or plastics industry. The Sales Rep will develop and maintain relationships with current and potential accounts in the global sales territory. Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with commercial team to identify business development opportunities with current and prospective client.
• Meet or exceed corporate goals and objectives in the business units.
• Develop sales strategy to capture increased market share in global marketplace.
• Determine sales strategies necessary to achieve corporate sales goals.
• Work closely with supply chain and production to ensure a timely delivery of products and services.
• Perform due diligence for new business development opportunities.
• Monitor key competitors’ activities in the chemical industry.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Business, Supply Chain Management or relevant undergraduate degree.
• 2 plus years of experience in chemical / plastics industry.
• Experience working in technical service or technical sales supporting chemical / plastics production or distribution.
• Experience working with a global sales team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to negotiate large sales contracts and complex agreements.