Chemical Sales Executive

Career Development Partners; Clayton (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialty chemicals is seeking a dynamic Chemical Sales Executive to drive growth in their toll manufacturing business. This remote role involves engaging with key multinational customers and developing new opportunities across various markets, including pharmaceuticals and energy. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of sales experience and a strong understanding of chemical products. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about chemistry and sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance

Retirement Package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct field sales or business development experience in chemical product sales.
• Disciplined, self-motivated with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and growing new business at key multinational customers.
• Providing accurate and timely sales forecasts and budgets.
• Anticipated travel 40%-50%.

Skills

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Market Intelligence

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS in a science related field

Job description

Company : Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

Position : Chemical Sales Executive

Location : Virtual Remote Home Office

Compensation : Base Salary $100,000-$140,000 Based upon Experience plus Bonus

Benefits : Comprehensive Insurance and Retirement Package

Position Summary : Our client has three business segments (Custom / Toll Manufacturing, Performance Chemicals and Bio Diesel Fuels) and seeking a Chemical Sales Executive to join their team to support growth of their specialty chemical toll manufacturing business (Intermediates & Additives). Client serves a wide variety of markets including pharmaceutical intermediates and products, nylon and polyester fibers, cleaning products, agricultural products, paints, coatings, fuels, and energy.

The Chemical Sales Executive will have responsibility for growing business at key multinational customers in addition to developing new opportunities in current Energy Oil and Gas, Consumer Products, and Performance Chemical Markets. The Chemical Sales Executive is expected to understand their chemistries and the capabilities of the manufacturing plant, work with the development chemists and engineers to secure product opportunities that maximize their manufacturing talents and skills.This position works remotely from their home office and ideally located near a regional or major hub airport.

Position Responsibilities :

• Developing and growing new business at key multinational customers
• Generating new sales opportunities by securing profitable prospect accounts in target markets. Maintaining positive customer relations
• Developing and implementing annual strategic and key account plans
• Providing account, business intelligence and competitive activity information
• Developing and negotiate commercial agreements
• Providing market analysis and pricing recommendations
• Providing accurate and timely sales forecasts and budgets
• Anticipated travel 40%-50%
• Must be US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card)

Position Requirements :

• BS in a science related field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field of science) or applicable chemical sales expertise
• 7+ years of direct field sales or business development experience in chemical product sales. Experience selling chemical additives and intermediates a plus
• Pharmaceutical external manufacturing sales and regulatory starting materials sales experience a plus.
• Energy (oil & gas) producers and outsource chemicals sales experience a plus.
• Disciplined, self-motivated with strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
• Fact-based and relationship selling skills. Financial analysis / management skills
• Strategic understanding of business operations
• Demonstrated ability to gather market intelligence