Account Manager – Chemicals & Materials – Composites Manufacturing Markets

If you are a successful chemical or industrial sales professional looking for an excellent income and career growth opportunity, here’s your chance to join a large North American raw material chemical & materials supplier.  Our client is looking for a high-energy “hunter” who is also an excellent account manager to fill a home-based sales position, ideally located in the Knoxville, TN area. Overnight travel is expected to be ~10%.

Responsibilities: Sell a broad range of raw material chemicals & materials to the Composites & fiberglass manufacturing markets in Eastern Tennessee. Products include Gel Coats, Resins, Epoxies, Adhesives, Initiators, Core Materials, Reinforcements, etc. End-use markets include Marine, Bath Tube & Spa, Piping, Transportation, Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, Etc. This is industrial/commercial selling, calling on Engineers, Fabricators, Production Managers, Plant Managers, and Purchasing. There would also be a large amount of prospecting and cold calling responsibilities. Manage all pricing and account strategies. Grow the business, both at existing accounts, but also by adding new accounts. Travel overnight as needed.

Requirements: 3+ years of experience selling raw material chemicals, preferably to the composites manufacturing markets. Experience selling raw material chemicals, adhesives, coatings, advanced materials, industrial supplies, etc. is also a fit. Sales experience with a distributor is a plus.  A bachelor’s degree is desired but not a requirement.  High energy “hunter” with proven sales success in the region.  Willingness to travel overnight as needed.

Company Information: North American raw material chemical & materials supplier. Leader in the Composites Supply Industry.

Compensation: Fixed compensation: $120,000 – $125,000, commensurate with experience.  Plus, a very lucrative monthly commission plan. There is no cap on commissions.  Company car.  Excellent benefits.  Opportunities for advancement.