Sales Support Specialist

Chemelex; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex, a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, seeks a Sales Support Specialist for our Freeport team. You will support outside sales with proposals, technical reporting, and project scope development, gaining hands-on exposure to full-cycle sales and serving as a stepping stone to outside sales for ambitious candidates with strong technical and communication skills.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or business, preferred experience in industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or business.
• Previous experience with industrial sales is preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to travel to worksites up to 25-30% (daily travel).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the RFQ and order entry process in conjunction 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 define/assess scope of work.
• Help develop a winning strategy for estimates.
• Interface with internal departments to gather information for the defined strategy.
• Participate in kick-off meetings with the project execution team for seamless transition of scope.
• Communicate with clients to gather outstanding information pre-bid, RFQ, and execution.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Travel up to 25-30%

Independent and team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical or business)

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.

• 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.