Sales Manager

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 15%

Medical Insurance

401K - company match

Job summary

Murray Resources is seeking a Sr. Sales Manager in Houston to drive new business development and manage international trading activities across multiple regions.

The role emphasizes in-person client engagement, negotiations, and effective communication on pricing and credit terms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in specialty chemical sales, a business degree, and strong negotiation, accounting basics, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of specialty chemical sales experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to communicate with the company's global network
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel for business

Responsibilities

• In-person work at the assigned office location is a regular component of this role's responsibilities.
• Develop & execute new business development through identifying and contacting new customers/vendors and conducting sales presentations and promoting new products and services.
• Maintain close communication with customers to answer questions on credit terms, products, and pricing.
• Manage international trading activities across multiple regions, including commercial negotiations, logistics coordination, trade documentation, and risk management.
• Identify market trends, supply-demand changes, and strategic business opportunities to support the growth objectives of the department.
• Resolve complex customer complaints and order discrepancies by investigating, collecting pertinent information/documentation, discussing the possible solutions with the Director, and negotiating solutions with suppliers and/or customers.
• Manage proper level of inventory and ensure accurate recordkeeping.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Sr. Sales Manager

A fast-growing, stable, and innovative global trading company in the specialty chemicals industry is seeking a bSr. Sales Managerb to join its Houston-based chemical trading team. This is primarily a business development role focused on identifying new customers, verticals, and business opportunities, with exposure to both specialty and commodity chemical trading. The Sr. Sales Manager is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the department's financial and business goals by servicing existing business and supporting new business development activities.

• Salary + Additional Benefits:$95,000–$123,000
• 15% Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• 401K - company match

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Position

Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• In-person work at the assigned office location is a regular component of this role's responsibilities.
• Develop & execute new business development through identifying and contacting new customers/vendors and conducting sales presentations and promoting new products and services.
• Maintain close communication with customers to answer questions on credit terms, products, and pricing.
• Manage international trading activities across multiple regions, including commercial negotiations, logistics coordination, trade documentation, and risk management.
• Identify market trends, supply-demand changes, and strategic business opportunities to support the growth objectives of the department.
• Resolve complex customer complaints and order discrepancies by investigating, collecting pertinent information/documentation, discussing the possible solutions with the Director, and negotiating solutions with suppliers and/or customers.
• Manage proper level of inventory and ensure accurate recordkeeping.

Requirements

• 5 years of prior experience in Specialty Chemical sales specifically
• Bachelor's degree in Business, any other related field of study, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to establish communication with the company's global network
• Ability to establish professional communication with assistants and co-workers
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong sense of customer service
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Driver's license and must be able to travel for business

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.