Technical Sales Representative - Coatings Raw Materials

• A well-established leading speciality chemicals distributor is seeking an entrepreneurial Technical Sales Representative to maintain and expand the business within the industrial coatings industry, including decorative and industrial coatings, powder coatings, marine and automotive coatings etc.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in chemistry or similar
• Minimum 2 years’ previous sales experience in raw materials
• Previous experience in paint and coatings or other industrial applications is required
• Must be an energetic, entrepreneurial and incentive driven candidate
• Previous experience in production or the laboratory is advantageous

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Distributing speciality and commodity chemical raw materials.
• Maintaining the existing customer base and identifying new opportunities.
• Developing and expanding all market segments.
• Creating and submitting offers, including taking responsibility for pricing.
• Independently processing customer inquiries, including handling complaints.
• Providing technical advice to customers on the development of formulations, including arranging appropriate sampling.
• Analyzing markets in terms of customers, products, competitors, and application markets.
• Maintaining reports and documenting in the CRM system.
• Taking responsibility for budget and requirements planning.
• Collaborating and participating in trade fairs and customer seminars as technical insight days.
• Managing stock and working closely with Principal Managers to ensure optimal stock holding.