Sales Representative – Functional Materials

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🕒 October 5, 2025

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🤑 Sales

👻 Ghost score 52%

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Vital Chemical

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1978

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

💼 Consulting

Manufacturing • Logistics • Consulting

Vital Chemical is an Australian company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for erosion control, dust suppression, revegetation, water treatment, and other environmental management needs. With a focus on sustainability, they offer scientifically developed and proven products to address site challenges. Their offerings are tailored for a variety of sectors, including construction, mining, agriculture, and renewable energy. Vital Chemical is committed to contributing to sustainable development and environmental compliance, and their products are recognized for meeting stringent industry standards.

📋 Description

• Lead territory sales and develop and execute strategic sales plans • Drive revenue growth for Vital Materials’ Functional Materials division in the United States • Expand market share and build strong customer relationships • Align sales goals with overall business objectives • Identify new opportunities and optimize pricing strategies • Develop sales strategies aligned with company growth objectives • Identify and evaluate new market segments, product opportunities, and geographic expansion strategies • Set annual sales goals, budgets, and performance targets • Build and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, and strategic partners • Oversee key account management, customer satisfaction, retention, and growth • Negotiate major contracts and pricing agreements • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and new technologies in chemical manufacturing • Collaborate with marketing, R&D, and operations teams • Provide input into product development and innovation initiatives • Monitor KPIs, pipeline management, and forecasting accuracy • Prepare reports for executive leadership on sales metrics, competitive intelligence, and market opportunities • Oversee CRM usage and data integrity

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field • 2+ years of sales experience in chemicals, food ingredients, metals, or closely related industries • Strong leadership and people management skills • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication abilities • Deep understanding of metal and chemical manufacturing processes, products, and market dynamics • Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills • Proficiency in CRM systems, sales analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite • Valid US driver’s license

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote or local office work arrangement • Frequent travel to customer sites, industry events, and company facilities (up to 40%)