Sales Representative - Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty chemicals is seeking a dedicated Sales Representative for the Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois territory. The role involves both customer relationship management and new business development, with significant growth potential. Ideal candidates are self-starters with a strong sales background and the ability to solve customer challenges, supported by comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting compensation with commission structure

Company vehicle and expense reimbursement

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance

401k with company match

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in industrial or chemical preferred.
• Proven effectiveness in prospecting and closing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create new business growth through prospecting.
• Manage key accounts and maintain existing relationships.
• Collaborate with the R&D team for selling opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-resolution

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Business field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Sales Representative - Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

Apply locations Remote - US time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R102323

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

POSITION SUMMARY:

DuBois Chemicals is looking to hire a high-achieving sales professional to assume our Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois sales territory with excellent upside growth potential. Responsible for growing and maintaining our business in this region and is required to have a successful history of cold-calling, prospecting, and creating new business.

The Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Sales Representative will work as part of the DuBois sales and growth team to maintain and increase business where applicable while improving DuBois’ chemical treatment programs to our diverse client base. Our Sales Representatives are dedicated and passionately focused on providing value added process solutions that meet or exceed the expectations of our customers. Ideal Sales Representative is a self-starter and enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment focused on solving/resolving customer problems. Demonstrate the company’s core competencies of communication, customer focus, innovation, integrity & ethics, lean & safety, and passion to succeed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create new business growth through prospecting in a large market with market-share upside.

• Manage key accounts of mid-sized and large accounts with an opportunity for increased wallet share with existing customers.

• Manage and maintain an existing account base and grow sales in other value-added manufactured products in the company's product offering including (Add product line) market.

• Problem-solving, value-added selling process with focus on winning and retaining customers and repeat consumable business.

• Strong customer emphasis on reducing total costs, improving production quality, and achieving Health, Safety and Environmental goals and objectives.

• Effectively communicate customer needs and requirements to all functional areas of the company to ensure that efforts are coordinated resulting in rapid organic sales growth.

• Collaborate with the Research & Development (R&D) technical team to develop selling opportunities and account management.

• Travel to current and prospective customers to develop relationships and grow sales.

• New Sales Professionals receive thorough training and mentoring to support success.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Business field preferred

• 2+ years of sales experience in industrial or chemical preferred.

• Proven effectiveness in prospecting, closing new projects, and delivering effective presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term customer relationships.

• High achievement orientation; driven to perform and grow.

• Strong consultation, negotiation, problem-resolution, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to understand new product lines and utilize knowledge to fulfill customer needs.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Professionally developed sales and territory management skills

• Ability to travel daily, with up to 5% overnight travel.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• Ability to perform technical/mechanical on-site testing.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive starting compensation including an uncapped, income-building commission structure based on performance.

• Company vehicle and expense reimbursement

• Excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and 401k.

• Excellent career growth potential in a growing organization

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.

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Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment. DuBois values:

Honest and Ethical Behavior

Safety at Work and Home

Perks and Benefits

You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company.

The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be.

DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.