Job Posting for Chemical Sales at Ideal Chemical & Supply
Job description
Ideal Chemical & Supply Company is a family owned Memphis based company founded in 1932. We are a distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, and custom blender. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.
We are looking for a outside sales representative to work in Central Mississippi and North Louisiana territory. Applicants should have 2-3 years working directly in the industrial chemical industry or related fields.
Job Duties:
Participate with management in updating territory plan and set sales goals
Determine sales potential for new and existing customers through inquiry, observation or periodical research
Prepare and conduct sales presentations of products to new and existing customers
Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products
Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction
Increase business and account base by finding and qualifying new business accounts using sales techniques to cross sell and up-sell
Maintain and improve customer relationships and satisfaction
Learn and apply new product knowledge to enhance sales and personal professionalism
Assist clients with special requests and problems (supply information, resolve complaints, etc.)
Visit job sites as needed to measure or provide client services
Gather competitive information and other market information regularly while interacting cooperatively with other members of the distribution team
Negotiate and establish pricing and terms according to company’s requirements for customer and transaction profitability
Prepare and present quotations
Prepare weekly sales activity report and maintain communication with management and integral departments
Remain current on product and industry knowledge by attending sales meetings, vendor training, trade shows, or reading trade journals
Practice honesty and integrity in customer and vendor relations
Maintain technical and computer capability to effectively use contact management, distribution and office software
Present a professional image at all times to customers and vendors
Requirements:
Demonstrated success meeting sales goals and growing sales
Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques
Delivers superior customer service
Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiating skills
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
Technical expertise and knowledge of company products
Judgment and decision-making ability
Able to perform business math (basic algebra, compute rate, ratio, etc.)
Superior organizational skills
Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, percentage and apply basic algebra and geometry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and distribution software
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree, with preference in in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
Minimum 2 years outside Sales preferred
Why work here?
Ideal offers competitive compensation
Excellent benefit program, including medical, dental, life LTD & 401(k) Plan.
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