Sales Representative

Job Summary: The Sales Representative will be responsible for increasing the volume of sales and the profitability of the business. He/she will work closely with the Business Development Managers and the local management team of the Company's affiliates in the region.

Job Title: Sales Representative

Job Summary:

The Sales Representative will be responsible for increasing the volume of sales and the profitability of the business. He/she will work closely with the Business Development Managers and the local management team of the Company's affiliates in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute the sales plan in accordance with budget and defined Target Growth opportunities

• Visit (potential) customers on a regular basis
• Conduct market surveys
• Promote the company's product portfolio & conduct the relevant offerings
• Advise customers regarding application of products
• Advise customers concerning supply chain/logistics matters

Ensure systematic updates & reporting

• Update management regularly on commercial plans, actions and progress
• Report on the visits - results in terms of new customers, sales volumes
• Prepare the annual sales plan/budget
• Report on any initiatives and results

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales and/or Marketing
• 3 to 5 years experience in Sales, preferably in the chemical industry
• Must have knowledge of Commercial Sales
• Knowledge of Chemistry and other sciences will be an asset
• Knowledge of applications and processes in food & feed and/or paint and coating and/or home care detergents and an existing relevant network in the industry will also be an asset.