Sales Representative - Water Treatment Specialist

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial, industrial, and technical customers within an assigned territory.

• Promote and sell chemical products, ingredients, and services to achieve sales and profitability goals.

• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing customer accounts through effective sales strategies and market analysis.

• Prepare quotes, sales contracts, and process customer orders while maintaining accurate sales records.

• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and communicating new products and services.

• Support sales promotions, marketing initiatives, and territory growth objectives.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve overall company goals.

• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Marketing, or another related science or business field preferred.
• 1–3 years of B2B sales experience and/or related training preferred.
• Prior chemical industry experience is a plus.
• CRM experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze data and perform calculations involving discounts, percentages, commissions, and pricing.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None