Chemical Business Development Professional

We are looking for a dynamic Chemical Sales Executive to join our team and drive the growth of our specialty chemical business. The role involves expanding our presence with key multinational clients and exploring new opportunities in the agricultural chemistry, consumer products, energy, and performance chemical sectors. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of our chemical processes and the capabilities of our manufacturing facilities. Collaboration with our development chemists and engineers is essential to identify and secure product opportunities that leverage our manufacturing strengths. Our expertise includes chlorinations, brominations, esterifications, acylations, alkylations, sulfonations, and reactive distillations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Expand business with key multinational clients
• Identify and secure new sales opportunities in target markets
• Maintain strong customer relationships
• Develop and implement strategic and key account plans annually
• Provide insights on accounts, market trends, and competitive activities
• Negotiate and develop commercial agreements
• Conduct market analysis and recommend pricing strategies
• Deliver accurate and timely sales forecasts and budgets
• Travel approximately 40%-50%

Qualifications:

• Over 8 years of experience in field sales or business development in the chemical industry
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, or relevant chemical sales experience
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities
• Proficient in fact-based and relationship selling
• Skilled in financial analysis and management
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of business operations
• Proven ability to gather and utilize market intelligence

At Delectus, we pursue excellence in all we do. Our core values of character, capability, and responsibility shape our approach, ensuring precise matches between talent and opportunity. With a focus on enduring partnerships, we tailor our services to meet the distinctive needs of each client and candidate. Our seasoned professionals are dedicated to supporting you throughout the hiring process. Thank you for considering Delectus for your career journey. Join us in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and delivering exceptional results in recruitment.