Sales Manager

Job Description: Territory Sales Manager - Fuel Additive and Lubricants Industry

Location: Midwest Region - Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois

Summary

A growing chemical additives company is in need of a highly qualified Territory Sales Manager for the Midwest region - MN, IA, WI, IL. The successful candidate must be technically savvy, experienced in solution-based sales, and able to build lasting relationships. This is a home-office based position.

The selected candidate will be offered a lucrative compensation package to include a strong base salary, bonus, and a full benefits package. Company assets will be provided, including work laptop, cell phone, and vehicle. Candidates must currently live in the assigned region. No relocation.

Position Skills

• Experience in technical sales or related fields such as chemicals, industrial or manufacturing equipment or goods.


• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining customer relationships.


• Ability to create and sell value-based solutions.


• Must be able to learn as needed and understand customers’ business and needs.


• Strong organizational skills.


• A self-motivated “hunter” mindset.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Business, Marketing, or related field.


• Must exemplify professionalism in selling and convey a strong sense of urgency towards achieving sales goals.


• 5+ years’ experience in technical sales.


• Experience selling lubricants and fuel additives or other specialty chemicals highly preferred.


• Candidate must currently live in and have familiarity with assigned market geography – Midwest Region - MN, IA, WI, IL.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and negotiating skills.


• Basic PC skills and use of spreadsheet construction and analysis, word processing, and database management.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• A high level of initiative.


• The ability to travel in the region.

Level: Mid-Senior Level

Industry: Chemicals, Oil & Energy Sales