What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Sales Representative position at King Industries Inc.?
Technical Sales – Coatings Additives
King Industries is actively seeking a Technical Sales specialist for our Coatings Additive Division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Visit customers regularly to promote King Coatings Additive products and develop new business in the Americas.
- Develop and implement a focused sales plan to expand sales volume of King Coatings Additive products in the Americas.
- Provide technical assistance to customers to solve specific problems with the use of King Coatings additives.
- Meet with sales representatives and distributors to discuss customer projects and sales opportunities, and strategize on growing the business in the Americas.
- Work with Technical Service to coordinate performance testing and respond to customer inquiries and questions.
- FOLLOW UP WITH CUSTOMERS ON TECHNICAL PROJECTS AND SAMPLE REQUESTS.
- Provide management with customer visit reports (call reports) and regular sales and market reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
- Laboratory experience in coatings formulation and chemistry.
- 3-5 years of technical sales experience.
- Practical knowledge of the requirements of the coatings additive market.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong technical and sales skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to interact well with customers (chemists & formulators).
- Ability to understand technical aspects of existing King products and apply that knowledge to new opportunities.
- Problem-solving through chemistry and formulation knowledge.
About King Industries:
KING INDUSTRIES IS A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR THE COATINGS AND PAINTS INDUSTRY. OUR TEAM WORKS CLOSELY TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS AND EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
