CHEMICAL SALES MANAGER JOBS

Brightleaf Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightleaf Group is seeking a Technical Sales Area Manager for the Central Region, ideally based in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on direct sales in specialty chemicals for industrial water, process treatment, HI&I cleaning, and personal care markets, with 50–70% travel across IL, WI, MN, and surrounding states.

You will lead a strategic sales approach, plan budgets, and collaborate with the Sales Director to develop territory strategy.

Qualifications

• Five years front line sales experience in the Chemicals industry.
• Chemical specialty products experience with water/process treatment.
• Mining applications, Industrial and Municipal water background.
• B2B Sales experience.
• Ability to travel 50-70%.
• BS or MS in a scientific field (Biology/Chemistry/Engineering) or similar background.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all direct sales and business development for specialty chemicals in industrial water, process treatment, HI&I cleaning, and personal care markets.
• Plan and prepare an annual budget for the territory and tasks to meet expectations.
• Develop a clear business strategy with the Territory Sales Director.
• Utilize technical problem solving and value selling approaches.
• Coordinate technical seminars for customers and train distributors with R&D and Technical teams.
• Manage existing customer base and drive organic growth through value selling.
• Represent the company in contracts and sales negotiations, coordinating with global teams.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation

Communication

Sales leadership

International sales

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS in Biology

BS/MS in Microbiology

BS/MS in Chemistry

BS/MS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

CHEMICAL SALES MANAGER JOBS(Sales & Sales Management) CHICAGO, IL 60666

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Sales Area Manager, Central Region. Ideally will be based in Chicago as most of the business is in IL and nearby states. Occasional visits to other states. The entire region is: IL, WI, MN, ND, SD, NE, IA, KS, MO, OK, AR, LA, TX

Additionally, your actions will be organized around a triple-frame strategy:

• Prospecting and new business acquisition


• Client account management


• Strategy and market intelligence

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Take ownership and full responsibility for all direct sales and business development activities involving specialty chemicals, focusing on industrial water and process treatment industries, HI&I cleaning, and personal care markets.


• Plan and prepare an annual budget for the assigned territory/customer base and tasks to meet this expectation.


• Develop a clear and coherent business strategy with the assigned territory's Sales Director.


• Technical problem selling mode with solutions and value selling


• Coordinate technical seminars for customers and train distributors as required in conjunction with the R&D and Technical Team.


• Responsible for a current customer base with daily activities and growing organically with value selling.


• As a leader in your field of specialty, you will be called to represent the Company at contract and sales negotiations in your area, ensuring constant communication between you and your Sales Colleagues / Sales and marketing management dealing with equivalent products and applications in other parts of the world.

Basic Qualifications

• Five years front line sales experience in the Chemicals industry


• Chemical specialty products experience with water/process treatment


• Mining applications, Industrial and Municipal water background


• B2B Sales experience


• Ability to travel 50-70%


• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or another scientific discipline

Competencies

• Demonstrating strong motivations for an international and multicultural role requiring a passion for sales & business development, outstanding communication & flexibility skills, excellent negotiating skills at all levels, enduring self-commitment, driven by results and customer-focused values.


• Sales Pioneering mindset, combined with Teamwork talents—demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with scientific R&D, technical support services, and marketing teams, as well as with internal experts contributing to the development of your activity.


• Build and maintain positive business relations with internal and external stakeholders.


• Ability to plan and prioritize own activities through excellent personal organization and prioritization skills.


• Enthusiastic, enterprising, and flexible, you like to work independently.

• BIOCIDES


• CORROSION INHIBITORS


• SCALE INHIBITORS


• SPECIALTY CHEMICALS


• PERSONAL CARE


• WATER TREATMENT CHEMALS

REQUIRES: BS/MS in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar technical background with demonstrated ability to apply scientific and selling principles. Proven hands-on ability with standard commercial environment. 5+ years sales experience

We are always seeking Chemists/Scientists; Chemical, EHS, Electrical & Mechanical Engineers & Managers for various industries and positions nationwide. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident already living in the US.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Be healthy and safe.