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

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Sales Representative in the Houston, TX area. The candidate should have Resin/Polymer/Plastics product sales experience and a 4-year degree, with a willingness to travel and work in a manufacturing/trading environment.

The role emphasizes client relationships, market analysis, and a proactive sales approach. Great benefits package provided with full-time exempt status.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Material Science or related field.
• Resin/Polymer/Plastics industry experience preferred.
• Background in distribution, trading, or Resin/Chemical industries.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, currency conversion, and related rates.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resin/Polymer/Plastics

Industrial sales

MS Office

Negotiation

Communication

Travel 50%+

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.