Sales Manager, Syngas

Clariant Corporation; Town of Texas, The Woodlands (WI, TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead commercial activities in the Syngas Catalyst portfolio across North America. This role focuses on driving sales growth and strengthening customer relationships in the Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Methanol sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer performance. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

Paid Holidays

PTO time with carry-over benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry with technical sales responsibilities.
• Proven experience in Syngas applications or industrial gas processing.
• Willingness to travel across North America and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete sales process from customer acquisition to after-sales support.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with Clariant's catalyst solutions.
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver high-quality after-sales support.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Syngas Applications

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in a Science related field

Tools

Salesforce

CRM Systems

SAP

Job description

Job ID: 39867 | Location: Virtual, Virtual, USA

Clariant is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead commercial activities for our Syngas Catalyst portfolio across the U.S. and Canada. This role will be responsible for driving sales growth, strengthening customer relationships, and delivering regional P&L targets in the Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Methanol sectors. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, commercially savvy, and passionate about delivering solutions that improve performance and efficiency for our customers. Clariant offers a competitive salary, visa sponsorship, company vehicle, annual bonus, PTO, and more. If this role aligns with your background and career goals, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! Clariant has a strong customer base in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada - therefore, candidates from the area are also welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

* Manage the complete sales process: customer acquisition, proposal generation, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and after-sales support

* Serve as the main commercial and technical point of contact for customers

* Maintain and grow existing accounts through regular engagement and technical discussions

* Identify and develop new business opportunities by understanding customer technologies and aligning them with Clariant's catalyst solutions

* Maintain accurate forecasts and reporting in systems like CRM, Installed Volume, Miller-Heimann Sheets, and Call Reports

* Develop pricing strategies and margin expectations based on market and competitive analysis

* Collaborate with Applied Catalyst Technology and Technical/Application teams to deliver high-quality after-sales support

* Provide on-site services including start-up support, operator training, data evaluation, troubleshooting, and spent catalyst analysis

* Contribute to the maintenance of design guidelines, technical documentation, and customer reference lists

* Participate in technical and commercial training programs organized by Clariant and clients

* Conduct internal training sessions to share technical knowledge and support sales coaching within the team

* Adhere to Clariant and client-specific safety training requirements

* Gather and share market and competitor intelligence to support internal teams including R&D and Business Development

* Represent Clariant at industry conferences, congresses, and customer events

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a Science related field

* 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry, ideally with technical sales responsibilities

* Proven experience in Syngas applications or industrial gas processing is preferred

* Plant process knowledge and experience with equipment is a plus

* Business fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

* Proficient in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), SAP knowledge is a plus

* Willingness to travel as required across North America and Canada

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances


• Paid Holidays


• PTO time with a carry-over benefit


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Wellness Program


• EAP Program


• Spending and Savings Accounts


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Online discount Mall


• Auto/Home Insurance


• Identity Theft Protection


• Legal Services Plan

Mahogany McClurkin
Talent Acquisition Partner
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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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