Location
Idaho Falls ID
Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Are you looking to become a valued asset to a well-established (1920) company? Our client is looking for a direct hire Chemical Sales Representative that has experience in the manufacturing or chemical industry! Apply now!

***MUST HAVE CHEMICAL OR FOOD/BEVERAGE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE***

What you will be get:

  • Competitive starting compensation, including an uncapped, income-building commission structure based on performance.
  • Additional bonus opportunity beyond commissions for exceeding annual targets
  • Company vehicle and expense reimbursement
  • Excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and 401k.
  • Excellent career growth potential in a growing organization

What you will be doing:

  • Create new business growth through prospecting in a large market with market-share upside.
  • Manage key accounts of mid-sized and large accounts with an opportunity for increased wallet share with existing customers.
  • Manage and maintain an existing account base and grow sales in other value-added manufactured products in the company's product offering, including cleaning and sanitation, food ingredients, wastewater, and the mining market.
  • Problem-solving, value-added selling process with a focus on winning and retaining customers and repeat consumable business.
  • Strong customer emphasis on reducing total costs, improving production quality, and achieving Health, Safety, and Environmental goals and objectives.
  • Effectively communicate customer needs and requirements to all functional areas of the company to ensure that efforts are coordinated, resulting in rapid organic sales growth.
  • Collaborate with the Research & Development (R&D) technical team to develop selling opportunities and account management.
  • Travel to current and prospective customers to develop relationships and grow sales.
  • New Sales Professionals receive thorough training and mentoring to support success.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

What you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business field preferred
  • 2+ years of sales experience in industrial or chemical preferred.
  • Proven effectiveness in prospecting, closing new projects, and delivering effective presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term customer relationships.
  • High achievement orientation; driven to perform and grow.
  • Strong consultation, negotiation, problem-resolution, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand new product lines and utilize knowledge to fulfill customer needs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Professionally developed sales and territory management skills
  • Ability to travel daily, with up to 5% overnight travel.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Ability to perform technical/mechanical on-site testing.