Job Description
Job Summary
- Our client in the chemical manufacturing industry is seeking a results-driven and customer-focused Sales Executive with strong experience in chemical sales to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and maintain strategic relationships with key clients. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of industrial chemicals, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in B2B technical sales.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in the chemicals market.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation and client engagement to negotiation and closing.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong, new long-term relationships with key clients and distributors.
- Provide product recommendations and technical guidance to customers when required.
- Ensure timely follow-up on inquiries, quotations, and outstanding proposals.
Product Knowledge & Technical Expertise
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of industrial chemicals, applications, and industry standards.
- Work closely with the technical and production team to support customer needs and product specifications.
- Stay updated on new products, regulatory changes, and safety protocols relevant to chemical sales.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare accurate sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates for management.
- Ensure proper documentation of client interactions, contracts, order processing, and CRM updates.
- Monitor debtor accounts and ensure timely payments.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum of 3- 5 years’ experience in chemical sales or industrial raw materials sales.
- Proven sales achievements and strong negotiation abilities.
- Solid understanding of chemical markets and B2B industrial sales processes.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet sales targets.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM tools.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Key Competencies
- Sales & negotiation skills
- Product/technical knowledge
- Customer relationship management
- Market analysis
- Time management & organizational skills
- Resilience and target-driven motivation