Remote Technical Sales Engineer – Water-Based Polymers

NOW Hiring Heroes; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW Hiring Heroes is seeking a Technical Sales Representative (Chemistry/Polymer) to grow water-based polyurethane and acrylic product lines across the United States. You’ll handle new business, manage accounts, and work with formulation teams.

The role involves collaborating with R&D, quality, and production, presenting technical data, and driving opportunities from initial contact to close. Remote-friendly, with Newark, NJ as a listed location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Customer-facing experience in technical sales or applications engineering within specialty chemicals.
• Working knowledge of polymer chemistry and water-based formulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business with manufacturers and formulators that use water-based polymers.
• Grow existing accounts by identifying new applications, projects, and opportunities across customer locations and product lines.
• Work with R&D, purchasing, quality, and production teams to understand performance targets, processing conditions, and commercial requirements.
• Recommend polyurethane and acrylic products based on factors such as adhesion, flexibility, film formation, durability, and water or chemical resistance.
• Coordinate samples, technical documentation, lab evaluations, and production trials. Partner with internal technical teams to troubleshoot issues and move projects toward approval.
• Prepare quotes and proposals, discuss pricing and commercial terms, and follow opportunities through to close.
• Maintain accurate account plans, opportunity records, and sales forecasts in the CRM.
• Share customer feedback, market trends, and competitive insights with sales and product development teams.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer-facing communication

Presentation skills

Technical data interpretation

Education

Chemistry/Polymer degree

Job description

NOW Hiring Heroes is seeking a Technical Sales Representative (Chemistry/Polymer) to grow water-based polyurethane and acrylic product lines across the United States. You’ll handle new business, manage accounts, and work with formulation teams.

The role involves collaborating with R&D, quality, and production, presenting technical data, and driving opportunities from initial contact to close. Remote-friendly, with Newark, NJ as a listed location.