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Sales Manager East Coast - Specialty Chemicals

System One

Bloomfield, NJRemoteJob$100–130K/yrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–130K/yr
Location
Bloomfield, NJRemote
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

System One is hiring a Sales Manager East Coast - Specialty Chemicals. Join a stable, established specialty chemicals organization where you can own and grow a meaningful East Coast book of business and drive new revenue with high-impact, value-added technical solutions. The role focuses on prospecting, managing territory, and providing technical guidance while traveling extensively across the Northeast.

Key focus areas include Prospect and develop new customers and new market opportunities, Manage and grow an existing East Coast territory ($3–5MM) with $1–2MM growth potential in 1–3 years, and Execute technical project selling by marketing value-added specialty chemical solutions.

Important skills include Technical Project Selling, Negotiation, Value-Based Selling, Coatings, Building & Construction Materials, and Adhesives. Preferred (not required): Prospecting, New Market Development, Technical Guidance, and Product Guidance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ProspectingNew Market DevelopmentTechnical Project SellingNegotiationValue-Based SellingTechnical GuidanceProduct GuidanceCustomer Follow-UpCoatingsBuilding & Construction MaterialsAdhesivesSpecialty AdditivesDefoamersWetting AgentsThickenersDispersantsWax DispersionsMicronized WaxesPowder Additives for Construction

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or Equivalent Chemistry Oriented Science Degree5 Years Direct Territory Sales Experience Within the Chemical Industry5+ Years Chemistry Formulations, Application Chemistry or R&D of Additives or CoatingsBased in the Northeast RegionWillingness and Ability to Travel Approximately 60% of the TimeOvernight Travel Up to Two Weeks Per MonthPerformance Chemicals Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Sales Manager - East Coast - Specialty Chemicals

Location: Greater Montclair / Bloomfield, New Jersey area

Hours / Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday - Remote

Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000 annually + Generous Auto Allowance + Generous PTO & Benefits

Overview

Join a stable, established specialty chemicals organization where you can own and grow a meaningful East Coast book of business and drive new revenue with high-impact, value-added technical solutions.

Industry: Specialty Additives for Coatings, Construction Materials, Adhesives.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and develop new customers and new market opportunities

  • Manage and grow an existing East Coast territory ($3–5MM) with short- to mid-term growth potential of $1–2MM within 1–3 years

  • Execute technical project selling by marketing value-added specialty chemical solutions

  • Close new business opportunities through effective negotiation and value-based selling

  • Provide technical and product guidance to customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term relationships

  • Maintain a high level of urgency, responsiveness, and follow-up with customers

  • Travel extensively within the assigned territory to visit customers and support sales growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equivalent chemistry oriented science degree required.

  • Five (5) years of direct territory sales experience within the chemical industry required; performance chemicals experience is a plus.

  • Five (5) plus years in chemistry formulations, application chemistry or R&D of additives or coatings.

  • Familiarity with coatings (paints, inks, waxes), building & construction materials (grout, concrete, mortars), adhesives, and specialty additives (defoamers, wetting agents, thickeners and dispersants, wax dispersions / micronized waxes, powder additives for construction)

  • Must be based in the Northeast region (NY, NJ, or PA strongly preferred)

  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% of the time, including overnight travel up to two weeks per month

Keywords: Sales Manager, East Coast Sales, Territory Sales, Chemical Sales, Specialty Chemicals, Performance Chemicals, Technical Sales, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Value-Based Selling, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Market Development, Account Management, Strategic Accounts, Territory Growth, Field Sales, Remote Sales, Channel Sales, Distributor Support, Pricing Negotiation, Commercial Agreements, Customer Relationship Management, Technical Project Selling, Chemical Industry, Specialty Additives, Performance Additives, Defoamers, Antifoams, Wetting Agents, Dispersants, Thickeners, Wax Dispersions, Micronized Waxes, Polymer Additives, Coatings Additives, Paints, Inks, Waxes, Adhesives, Sealants, Construction Chemicals, Concrete Additives, Mortars, Grout, Building Materials, Formulation Support, Application Testing, Chemistry Degree, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Background, Application Development, Industrial Markets, Manufacturing, OEM Customers, Regulatory Awareness, Northeast Region, East Coast Territory, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, NJ, NY, PA

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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