Technical Sales Representative

Freudenberg Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is looking for a Technical Sales Representative to manage sales and technical service of surface finishing products in the North Mid-West United States. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of technical sales experience. Responsibilities include growing market share, supporting product strategy, and providing technical support to distributors. This position requires extensive travel (average 80%) and living within the territory boundaries, preferably Illinois or Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of technical sales experience in metal pre-treatment or electroplating.
• Strong understanding of chemistry related to surface finishing.
• Candidate must live within the territory boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Direct sales and technical service of products in the surface finishing chemicals industry.
• Grow market share and acquire new business in existing accounts.
• Manage product marketing and price negotiation with customers.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Knowledge of surface finishing products

Ability to travel extensively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Technical Sales Representative page is loaded## Technical Sales Representativelocations: United States of America - Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00087329**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:* Direct sales and technical service of surface finishing treatment industry products and process chemicals throughout the North Mid-West United States, including the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois.* Supporting strategy on core product lines and pricing to meet or exceed projected sales volumes and maintain profitability levels.* Growing market share of each product line within the territory at existing accounts and through acquisition of new business from competitors.* Identifying critical path for evaluation and approval of products at the customer by working with management and support areas to secure business opportunities, optimize profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction.* Managing product marketing, sales introduction, and price negotiation with customer base.* Provide, under direct supervision, technical support to Distributors in the market area.# Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.* 3+ years of technical sales experience metal pre-treatment or electroplating industries;* Knowledge on chemistry of surface finishing products and processes.* Ability to travel extensively (on average 80%).* Candidate must live within territory boundaries to support our customer base effectively. (Illinois or Wisconsin preferred)The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.SurTec Inc.**Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.