Technical Outside Sales Representative

Join our dedicated team at AGRU, where you'll collaborate with passionate problem-solvers dedicated to safeguarding our planet’s resources and our infrastructure.  Operating for more than 70 years, AGRU is a global supplier of products designed for environmental protection and water / wastewater conveyance and treatment. We're expanding our team and seeking individuals driven by a commitment to protecting the environment and improving water quality and infrastructure.

We're currently offering an exciting opportunity for a Fluoropolymers - Technical Sales Representative to join our growing team. Responsibilities will include leveraging of commercial expertise in the municipal market and a technical background. The base working location can be chosen from any major metropolitan area in the Eastern United States.

Primary duties will involve presenting value-added technical products and solutions to engineers, distributors, and end-users to influence product specifications for projects. Additionally, you'll lead business development and sales initiatives for both existing and new customers by collaborating with external sales representatives at our distribution partners, crafting business plans, and managing annual sales budgets.

Responsibilities:

· Presenting technical / value-producing products and solutions to engineers and system owners to influence project specifications.

· Leading business development initiatives for both existing and new customers by collaborating with distribution partners, consulting engineers and installation contractors. 

· Providing support throughout the consultative sales process, including:

o reviewing specifications

o coordinating training for distributor and installation partners

· Staying informed about the competitive municipal market landscape, as well as the needs of our customer base, to drive the development of new product innovations and solutions.

Key Qualifications:

· Have earned a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.). Chemical engineering preferred.

· Possess over 5 years of professional experience.

· Have more than 3 years of outside sales experience, which includes managing, driving, or supporting lengthy sales cycle projects.

· Exhibit effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence specifications.

· Have experience utilizing relevant sales tools and CRM systems.

· Willingness to travel approximately 40-50%, including overnight stays, for meetings with distributors, consulting engineers, end-users, participation in events and tradeshows, and engagement with manufacturing site and functional leadership teams.

What we offer

· Medical coverage with BCBS.

· Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Principal.

· As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction. 

· After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.

· The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.

· Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.