SALES MANAGER — CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit incentives

Team growth

Leadership path

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a growing chemical distribution team from a remote NM base. You will work directly with ownership to drive long-term growth, margin discipline, and customer retention, while coaching senior and junior reps to excel in a field-driven, performance-based environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring, analyzing performance trends, managing pricing strategy, and expanding strategic accounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, sales team management, or mentorship.
• Strong understanding of margin management and profitability.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and close business.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience managing or supporting multiple sales reps.
• Must currently reside in New Mexico, US (remote role, but local residency required).
• Existing relationships within chemical distribution a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with ownership to learn the business, customers, and margins.
• Manage, coach, and develop junior sales representatives.
• Support accountability, activity management, and sales execution across the team.
• Monitor gross profit performance and maintain strong margin discipline.
• Drive territory growth and customer retention.
• Review pricing, profitability, and deal structure with a margin-first mindset.
• Build trust and credibility with both senior and junior sales reps.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of future sales talent.
• Analyze sales performance, trends, and pipeline activity.
• Assist with strategic growth planning and expansion opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, and leadership teams.
• Eventually transition into broader leadership responsibility over the sales organization.

Skills

Sales leadership

Mentorship

Margin management

Strategic planning

Customer relationships

Analytics

Job description

SALES MANAGER — CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Remote, New Mexico, United States

About this position

CLIENT: (CONFIDENTIAL)

This opening is specifically for New
Mexico.

IMPORTANT: This is a 100% REMOTE role, but the candidate must
currently reside in New Mexico, US — no exceptions. Candidates outside
New Mexico will not be considered, even if open to relocating.

Compensation: $ base, long-term earning potential $ -
$+ USD (GP-based incentive tied to team performance)
Work Model: 100% Remote / Field-Based Leadership Role
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

A growing chemical distribution company is seeking a Sales Manager to
work directly alongside ownership with the long-term goal of
eventually leading the sales organization. This is not a traditional
corporate sales management role focused only on reporting and
administration — the company is looking for someone who can lead from
the front, earn the respect of sales reps, understand margins and
profitability, and help drive long-term business growth.

Team Structure:

• 5-7 senior sales representatives who operate independently
• 12 junior sales representatives requiring coaching, accountability, and day-to-day management

This role is designed as a succession-focused leadership opportunity
with direct mentorship and training under ownership during the first
year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with ownership to learn the business, customers, and margins
• Manage, coach, and develop junior sales representatives
• Support accountability, activity management, and sales execution across the team
• Monitor gross profit performance and maintain strong margin discipline
• Drive territory growth and customer retention
• Review pricing, profitability, and deal structure with a margin-first mindset
• Build trust and credibility with both senior and junior sales reps
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of future sales talent
• Analyze sales performance, trends, and pipeline activity
• Assist with strategic growth planning and expansion opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, and leadership teams
• Eventually transition into broader leadership responsibility over the sales organization

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience in sales, sales team management, or mentorship
• Strong understanding of margin management and profitability
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and close business
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience managing or supporting multiple sales reps
• Must currently reside in New Mexico, US (remote role, but local residency required)
• Existing relationships within chemical distribution a plus

Ideal Personality Profile:

• Analytical and commercially aware
• Humble but confident
• Strong communicator who earns respect naturally
• Long-term mindset with relationship-building focus

Compensation & Benefits:

• Additional incentives tied to gross profit performance of managed sales reps
• Compensation growth tied directly to team development and sales expansion
• $+ potential for high-performing leaders