Senior Sales Manager Coating

Serendi; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialty chemicals is seeking a Senior Sales Manager based in North Carolina. This role involves developing customer relationships, implementing sales strategies, and driving sales performance in the coatings sector. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in direct sales and a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields. Strong communication skills and a willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• 15 - 20+ years’ experience in direct sales to the coatings industry.
• Good computer skills.
• Willingness to travel 50%+ of the time.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relations through personal visits.
• Plan and implement a sales strategy for the assigned territory.
• Analyze customer needs and provide technical support.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relations

Sales strategy implementation

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

For our Respectful Client, we are looking for…

Senior Sales Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global player in the specialty chemicals industry. This organization is known for its innovation, sustainable practices, and strong global market presence. With a strong international presence and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth, this organization is looking to hire a Senior Sales Manager for US to drive sales strategy and performance across the region. The Sales Executive, Coatings, is responsible for generating and augmenting sales of client products within their assigned territory and business, as well as promoting new products for new market applications.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relations through personal visits and other means to meet all sales and growth objectives
• Plan, organize and implement a sales strategy for assigned territory. Meet sales and growth objectives; creation of customer specific or customizable product offerings; balanced scorecard; customer visits with regional and global management.
• Analyze customer needs, determine the best solution using appropriate client products, coordinate technical support
• Develop, manage and implement travel plans for customer visitations to support sales strategies
• Interface with support groups (CSD, Credit, etc.) to assure solid face to customer
• Provide market feedback for new product development and existing product improvement. Attend trade shows and industry functions to promote the sale of client products
• Keep abreast of competitive products, applications, market conditions, competitive activities, etc

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• 15 - 20+ years’ experience in direct sales to the coatings industry
• Good computer skills, excellent communication skills, and the desire/ability to travel 50%+ of the time.
• Thorough understanding of products and how they can be applied to benefit the customer and promote a sale.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of personnel