Sales Support Specialist

Chemelex; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex in Freeport, TX is seeking a Sales Support Specialist to back outside sales with proposals, technical reporting and project scope development. You will gain hands-on exposure to full-cycle sales and build a track record for moving opportunities forward.

You will collaborate with engineering, project management and construction teams, develop comprehensive proposals, support RFQs, and assist on joint sales calls. Travel up to 25-30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or business preferred.
• Previous experience with industrial sales is preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Facilitate RFQ and order entry with outside sales.
• Coordinate with sales to manage CRM and track projects.
• Assist outside sales in developing comprehensive proposals for turn-key projects.
• Attend joint sales calls and help define and assess scope of work.
• Help develop winning estimates and strategies for projects.
• Interface with internal departments to gather required information for the strategy.
• Support kickoff meetings with project execution teams for smooth handoffs.
• Communicate with clients to gather outstanding information during pre-bid, RFQ and execution processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management and construction during projects on behalf of sales team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

JOB SUMMARY:

Join our Freeport team as a Sales Support Specialist, supporting outside sales with proposals, technical reporting, and project scope development. This role offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle sales and is a stepping stone to outside sales for ambitious candidates with strong technical and communication skills.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

In this position, you will get to:

• Facilitate the RFQ and order entry process in conjunction with outside sales.
• Coordinate with sales to manage CRM and ensure accurate tracking of projects as they develop.
• Assist outside sales in developing comprehensive proposals to secure turn-key projects.
• Attend joint sales calls and provide assistance in defining and assessing the scope of work.
• Help develop a winning strategy for estimates.
• Interface with internal departments to gather required information to support the defined strategy.
• Participate and perform a key role in kick-off meetings with the project execution team to ensure seamless transition of the proposed scope of work.
• Communicate with clients as needed to gather outstanding information on projects during the pre-bid, RFQ, and execution process.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and construction during projects on behalf of the Sales team.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (i.e. engineering, industrial distribution, construction) or business, preferred
• Previous experience with industrial sales is preferred
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work independently and in a team environment, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to travel to worksites up to 25-30% (daily travel, not overnight)

At Chemelex:

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy
• Explorer mindset
• Example for others
• Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.