Now Hiring - Jost Chemical Company - Manufacturing Sales Representative in Saint Louis, MO

Sales Representative

We're seeking ambitious, hard-working talent for the Jost Sales Team!

Are you looking for a career at a fast-paced environment, where your hard work and dedication will pay off? Are you a team player, who sets goals in order to get the job done and would like to use your skills to grow with a great company?

Then, this position is right for you!

Sales Representative

Position: Full time

Our offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution to your 401k.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Summary:

Responsible for expanding Jost's business within the assigned account base. Accountable for achieving sales goals through the development of new customers and expansion of the product line within the existing customer base.

Responsibilities include:

• Sells to new and existing customers, seeking to expand Jost's share in the markets served.
• Works closely with the other members of the Sales team to provide useful forecasting information to Operations.
• Works cooperatively with sales colleagues to qualify and transition accounts to meet the growth targets of the Company.
• Can provide some basic technical support to clients.
• Projects a positive image of the Company in all dealings with customers, suppliers, trade groups & regulatory agencies and conducts business in accordance with all applicable laws and the highest ethical standards.
• Develops and maintains customer relationships through telephone calls, video conferencing, and email contacts.
• Acts as a customer liaison for the other functional groups of the Company such as Laboratory, Operations & Accounting
• Assists in establishing sales objectives in cooperation with the Sales Manager.
• Represents the Company in trade groups and at trade shows & conferences sanctioned by management.

Specifications

• BS/BA degree, science-related field preferred
• 5 years of sales experience
• Knowledge of:
  • Computing and communication technology (Broad level)
  • Chemical and scientific terms (Basic level or ability to quickly learn)
  • MS Office computer package (Broad level)
  • Commercial documents and
  • Salesforce and Sage 100 (preferred)
• Skill in:
  • Attention to detail
  • Oral and written communications
  • Organization and documentation
  • Sales lead follow-through
• Ability to:
  • Develop and maintain client relationships, including hosting entertainment
  • Effectively use data to drive improvement
  • Lead customer projects from conception to commercialization
  • Closely monitor customer performance issues and give prompt attention to client needs
  • Work independently with self-motivation