Entry-level Sales Representative - Technical / Industrial (#30093)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is assisting a global trading company in the Houston, TX area to fill an entry-level to mid-level Sales Representative role focused on Resin/Polymer/Plastics product sales. You will build client relationships and drive revenue, with travel and market analysis as part of daily activity.

The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of industrial sales experience, a four-year degree (business, chemistry, material science or related), and bilingual ability (English plus

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Resin/Polymer/Plastics industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance sales of Resin/Polymer/Plastics products.
• Prepare sales action plans and schedules.
• Develop relationships with current and new clients.
• Arrange meetings and prepare estimates/proposals.
• Maintain sales activity reports and records.
• Respond to inquiries by phone, email, or in person.
• Observe market conditions and product development.
• Attend trade shows and exhibits.

Skills

Sales experience

Bilingual

MS Office

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

A global trading company in the Houston, TX area is looking for an entry-level to mid-level Sales Representative candidate. The ideal candidate will have 1) Resin/Polymer/Plastics products sales experience. 2) Trading or Import/Export experience, 3) has Bachelor’s degree. This is a full-time / exempt position with a great benefits package.

Responsibility of Sales Representative:

• Advance the business in relation to sales of Resin/Polymer/Plastics products
• Prepare sales action plans and schedules
• Develop working relationships with clients (current & new)
• Arrange meetings with clients and prepare estimates/proposals
• Sustain sales activity reports and records
• Answer to sales inquiries or concerns by phone, electronically or in person
• Maintain a degree of personal and business ethic
• Conduct market and client research and analysis as needed
• Attend sales events - Trade Shows and exhibits.
• Observe competitors, market conditions and product development

Requirements of Sales Representative:

• At least 1~2 years of sales experience in the industrial manufacturing industry
• Must have a 4-year college degree (bachelor’s degree) preferably in Business, Chemistry, Material Science, or related field
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish or Japanese (preferred)
• Resin/Polymer/Plastics industry experience
• Background in related in distribution, trading, or Resin/Chemical industries
• Basic knowledge of Incoterms, currency conversion, and other conversion rates
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Disciplined, Focused, and Independent
• Strong work ethic and goal oriented
• Able to travel 50% or more
• Valid state issued driver's license with clear record
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• This position includes working in a manufacturing and/or warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.