Customer Service Representative / Inside Sales Support - Automotive Parts Manufacturing at Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions

An international raw materials manufacturing company based in the western Detroit, Michigan area is currently searching for a motivated Chemical Sales Representative to support and develop their territory in the Eastern United States. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ sales and business development experience within the chemical manufacturing sector, and is technical-minded, with the ability to independently develop new clients and business opportunities.

* This is a full-time, direct hire position with a comprehensive benefits package, and flexibility to work hybrid / remote. *

Chemical Sales Representative Responsibilities Include:

• Identify new business development opportunities, and establish relationships with potential customers within assigned sales territory
• Interface with customers and clients regarding product issues, quality assurance, questions, etc.
• Collaboration with sales teams and clients regarding market analysis, product planning, and expected demand
• Product proposal preparation and delivery
• Create price quotations and negotiate price / costs with customers; secure product orders and follow up on tracking and delivery
• Occasional business travel as required (up to 30%)
• Other duties as assigned

Chemical Sales Representative Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a business-related field required   
• Minimum 5 years’ sales and business development within the chemical industry is required; additional experience with the medical device industry is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with engineering plastics, resins, and / or similar polymer materials, as well as their related manufacturing processes
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and good organizational skills
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

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