Sales Representative – Illinois Region

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
LOCATION: This role is location in the Illinois region.
POSITION SUMMARY:
DuBois Chemicals is looking to hire a sales professional to assume a sales territory with excellent upside growth potential. Responsible to grow the companys presence, customer relationships, and sales in the Illinois marketplace. Manage an existing account base and grow sales in other value-added manufactured products in the companys product offering including Food & Beverage markets. Maintenance of customer accounts once established is equally as important as efforts to generate new business. Responsible for communicating customer needs and requirements to all functional areas of the company to ensure that efforts are coordinated resulting in rapid organic sales growth. Demonstrate the companys core competencies of communication, customer focus, innovation, integrity & ethics, lean & safety, and passion to succeed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create new business growth through prospecting in a large market with market-share upside
Manage key accounts of mid-sized and large accounts with an opportunity for increased wallet share with existing customers
Problem-solving, value-added selling process with focus on winning and retaining customers and repeat consumable business
Consult with industrial manufacturers on using chemistry to reduce total cost, improve production processes, and achieve Health, Safety and Environmental goals and objectives
New Sales Professionals receive thorough training and mentoring to support success
Outstanding field and Research & Development (R&D) technical team to support selling opportunities and account management
Travel to current and prospective customers to development relationships and grow sales
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
2 years of industrial sales success, preferably in chemical sales
Proven effectiveness in prospecting, closing new projects, and delivering effective presentations
Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term customer relationships
High achievement orientation; driven to perform and grow
Strong consultation, negotiation, problem-resolution and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to understand new product lines and utilize knowledge to fulfil customer needs
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Professionally developed sales and territory management skills
Ability to travel up to 50%
Must possess a valid drivers license and clean driving record
Ability to perform technical/mechanical on-site testing
EDUCATION REQUREMENTS
Bachelors degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Business field preferred
OTHER INFORMATION
Competitive starting compensation including an uncapped, income-building commission structure based on performance
Company vehicle and expense reimbursement
Excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and 401k
Excellent career growth potential in a growing organization
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry,Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjY2MDAwLjEwNTA4QGR1Ym9pc2NoZW1pY2Fsc2NvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t