Technical Field Sales & Solutions Specialist

RPM SPG; Millersburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Travel and training support

Job summary

FinishWorks is seeking a Technical Sales & Service Representative to develop new business, nurture customer relationships, and provide technical support across an assigned territory. You will lead product demonstrations, coordinate trials, and drive sales growth while collaborating with internal teams.

The role requires strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with travel across the territory and a commitment to customer success in FinishWorks products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in industrial coatings, manufacturing, chemical products, or related industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory.
• Proven ability to achieve sales growth and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and generate qualified sales leads within an assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Schedule and conduct customer visits, sales calls, product demonstrations, and presentations.
• Manage the sales process from prospecting through closing new business opportunities.
• Achieve sales growth objectives and profitability goals for assigned accounts and territories.
• Identify customer needs and recommend solutions that improve productivity, quality, and performance.
• Provide technical support by troubleshooting product, process, and application concerns.
• Conduct product demonstrations and support customer trials and evaluations.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, sales activities, and opportunities using CRM software.
• Prepare and submit activity reports, trip reports, and market intelligence updates.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to coordinate product testing, trial requests, and new product evaluations.
• Document trial results and customer feedback to support continuous product improvement.
• Represent FinishWorks professionally at trade shows, customer meetings, industry events, and company functions.
• Stay informed of market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs within the assigned territory.
• Travel throughout the territory as required to support customers and business development efforts.

Skills

Business Development

Territory Management

Technical Sales

CRM Software

Negotiation

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Relationship Building

Account Growth

Travel Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

FinishWorks is seeking a Technical Sales & Service Representative to develop new business, nurture customer relationships, and provide technical support across an assigned territory. You will lead product demonstrations, coordinate trials, and drive sales growth while collaborating with internal teams.

The role requires strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with travel across the territory and a commitment to customer success in FinishWorks products.