Job Description

Quick question - why do chemical salespeople like nitrates so much? Answer - because they're cheaper than day rates!

If you (a) thought that was at least a little funny and (b) are a chemical sales professional in Southern California looking for a great role at a great company, read on

Company

• This firm manufactures and distributes a wide variety of chemicals worldwide
• The company has been serving customers through innovation and integrity since Jimmy Carter was president
• The owners of the firm are committed to growing the firm for years to come
• The company is based in the United States and has well over 50 locations globally

Position

• This role is responsible for new business development and account management in and around Southern California
• This person will be calling on a variety of personnel, including upper-level decision-makers at multinational firms
• This person will be responsible for the marketing and sale of specialty chemicals to existing and prospective accounts in a variety of industrial markets
• Owns and sets account plans/goals/priorities for customers, both short and long-term
• Manages and owns the overall account relationship with customers and is the “face” of the firm to the customer
• This position is home-office based with about 25% overnight travel required

Qualifications

• Four or more years of liquid chemical B2B sales experience is required
• Chemical distribution experience is highly preferred
• A four-year bachelor's degree is preferred (chemical engineering or chemistry degrees are highly preferred)
• This company greatly values intellectual curiosity
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, are required

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