Sales Representative

Introduction

At HeiQ, we are on a mission to improve the lives of billions of people by “heiqing” materials that go into every day products, making them more functional, performing and sustainable. Since our inception as spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) in 2005, we have created some of the most effective, durable and high-performing material technologies on the market today.
Our innovative material technologies go into textiles, plastics, cleaning products, personal care, ceramics, building materials and more. We operate in 18 offices around the world. Our 7 R&D centers help global brands like Patagonia, Ahava, Serta Simons, Burton, Burberry and Ecolab innovate the products they sell.
HeiQ combines the flexibility and dynamism of a young and customer-oriented company with the professionalism of an international team.
For our office in Concord, North Carolina, we are looking for a proactive, driven and self-motivated Sales Representative for our growing cleaning solutions business in the US market.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive growth in institutional and retail cleaning product markets, as well as large and mid-size FMCG companies
• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing customers
• Travel nationwide to meet with clients, attend trade shows within the country and international ones, and present our product line
• Understand customer needs and market trends in cleaning and disinfecting solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams based in the US as well as other regions to ensure customer satisfaction and product alignment

You are

• a passionate sales professional with a deep understanding of the textile industry and a keen interest in sustainability.
• a skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and influence key decision-makers.
• a problem-solver with a knack for identifying customer needs and providing innovative solutions.
• a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a drive to achieve results.
• fluent in English, fluency in Spanish is a plus

You bring

• College degree in business administration, marketing, strategy, business development or other relevant subjects
• 5-10 years of work experience in a commercial role, of which, at least the last two in sales
• Proven experience in selling products to cleaning companies and their suppliers; experience with retailers and FMCG companies is a big plus
• Experience with other homecare and personal care products is a plus
• A proactive "hunter" mindset, with a proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities, build relationships with prospects, and close deals in a competitive market
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and achieve sales targets
• Willingness to travel extensively across the country and internationally upon request
• Business proficiency in English, fluency in Spanish is a plus

We offer

• Competitive package with performance bonus upon achievement of pre-aligned sales objectives
• A dynamic team with local presence and international exposure

Interested?

Does that sound like a great challenge to you? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application in English including motivation letter, CV, working references, certificates and salary expectation. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

HeiQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us

HeiQ is a three-in-one company: Scientific research, Specialty materials manufacturing and Consumer ingredient branding, all for improving the lives of billions of people by adding functionalities to all kinds of materials. HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation creating some of the most effective, durable and high-performance textile technologies in the market today.

• Founded in 2005 during a hike in the Swiss Alps
  
• Founders: Carlo Centonze & Dr. Murray Height
  
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) spin-off
  
• More than 200 professionals of 30 nationalities in 13 countries on 5 continents
  
• Boundless academic research network and internal development specialists
  
• Today, PhD’s around the world are working on HeiQ projects
  
• Swiss headquarters with subsidiaries in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and USA
  
• 35,000 tonnes per year manufacturing capacity in its sites in Switzerland, Australia & USA