Technical Sales Representative

SurTec Group; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SurTec Group is seeking a Sales Representative for the North Mid-West United States to manage direct sales and technical service for surface finishing products. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of technical sales experience in the metal pre-treatment or electroplating industries. The role demands extensive travel (average 80%) and requires the candidate to reside within the territory boundaries, preferably in Illinois or Wisconsin. Join SurTec Group and become part of an inclusive and diverse team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical sales experience in metal pre-treatment or electroplating industries.
• Candidate must live within territory boundaries to support customer base effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct sales and technical service of surface finishing treatment industry products.
• Support strategy on core product lines and pricing.
• Grow market share of each product line within the territory.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Chemistry knowledge of surface finishing

Ability to travel extensively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or related field

Job description

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 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

SurTec, a company of the Freudenberg Group, develops and produces chemical specialities for surface treatment. With own staff in 26 countries and partners in over 40, SurTec is globally active. Our five fields of application – Industrial Parts Cleaning, Metal Pre-treatment, Functional Coatings, Functional and Decorative Electroplating – serve a wide range of industries worldwide.

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.