Senior Chemical Sales Leader, Central Region

Brightleaf Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightleaf Group is seeking a Technical Sales Area Manager for the Central Region, ideally based in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on direct sales in specialty chemicals for industrial water, process treatment, HI&I cleaning, and personal care markets, with 50–70% travel across IL, WI, MN, and surrounding states.

You will lead a strategic sales approach, plan budgets, and collaborate with the Sales Director to develop territory strategy.

Qualifications

• Five years front line sales experience in the Chemicals industry.
• Chemical specialty products experience with water/process treatment.
• Mining applications, Industrial and Municipal water background.
• B2B Sales experience.
• Ability to travel 50-70%.
• BS or MS in a scientific field (Biology/Chemistry/Engineering) or similar background.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all direct sales and business development for specialty chemicals in industrial water, process treatment, HI&I cleaning, and personal care markets.
• Plan and prepare an annual budget for the territory and tasks to meet expectations.
• Develop a clear business strategy with the Territory Sales Director.
• Utilize technical problem solving and value selling approaches.
• Coordinate technical seminars for customers and train distributors with R&D and Technical teams.
• Manage existing customer base and drive organic growth through value selling.
• Represent the company in contracts and sales negotiations, coordinating with global teams.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation

Communication

Sales leadership

International sales

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS in Biology

BS/MS in Microbiology

BS/MS in Chemistry

BS/MS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Brightleaf Group is seeking a Technical Sales Area Manager for the Central Region, ideally based in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on direct sales in specialty chemicals for industrial water, process treatment, HI&I cleaning, and personal care markets, with 50–70% travel across IL, WI, MN, and surrounding states.

You will lead a strategic sales approach, plan budgets, and collaborate with the Sales Director to develop territory strategy.