Chemical Sales Representative

1 week ago


Knoxville, TN, United States Colonial Group Full time
Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc. (CCS), a leading independent chemical distributor throughout the United States, focuses on customer service, sustainability, and innovative solutions for our business partners. Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc.

The Sales Representative is responsible for delivering Volume and Profit Growth through effective execution of a sales strategy in a geographical territory or with an assigned customer base. The sales representative will work to attract and retain business through a deep understanding of Colonial Chemical's products and our customers' needs. The successful employee will be able to identify and develop sales opportunities that best meet these needs.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES
  • Evaluate business needs and build productive, consultative sales relationships with customers.
  • Review status of existing accounts and research sales leads by understanding the potential customer base.
  • Maintain a clear and updated view of your sales pipeline and effects of business fluctuations.
  • Responsible for negotiating customer pricing, as well as maintaining and coordinating customer quotations in ERP system.
  • Work effectively with Account Reps and Credit Department to identify customer needs and service requirements along with resolving customer issues.
  • Overall responsibility for individual orders.
  • Forecast sales volumes and customer requirements by analyzing sales data and market trends.
  • Identify developing markets and pursue company initiatives to help maintain competitive edge.
  • Other assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS and SKILLS
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of successful previous experience as a field sales representative or sales manager in a chemical or commodities industry.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Dynamics (CRM) and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to successfully drive the sales process from start to close.
  • Expert relationship builder both externally and internally.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, and customer relationship development.
  • Ability to manage time and resources effectively in order to achieve goals.
  • Finely tuned listening skills and a proven ability to solve problems giving ability to close a sale.
  • Ability to present company effectively, recognize customer needs and negotiate appropriate value for products and services offered by Colonial.
  • Ability to travel in the field as required for the position.
  • Produce documentation as needed for the position to include, but not limited to, CRM requirements, customer credit and shipping documentation, expense reports etc.


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Eligibility Requirements: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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