Chemical Sales Rep (East Coast or Midwest)

Chicago, IL

Posted: 04/02/2026 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 3.31.26BAM Pay Rate: 75,000 - 80,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Chemical Sales Rep (East Coast or Midwest)

Mid-sized chemical distributor is seeking a chemical sales representative to join their team.  If you have experience at a chemical distributor performing sales and growing business, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Duties:

Secure new customer accounts that meet or exceed the company’s profitability requirements.  Grow existing company accounts and prospect for new clients in the Ohio Valley territory.

  • Price quotations and analysis
  • Lead generation and follow-up
  • Cold calls and prospecting new leads provided by the company’s marketing department
  • Develop customer base/market
  • Call reports
  • Performs the duties of the position according to documented Procedures and Work Instructions
  • Create territory reports on customers and prospects in the Paints and Coatings silo
  • Train on products within the company’s Paint and Coatings team
  • Participate in several Trade Shows
  • Participate in several training workshops with vendors and internal workshops
  • Learn technical aspects to the company’s product lines
  • Other duties as assigned

Salary

$75,000 - $80,000

Benefits Available

Technical Qualifications:

  • BS degree in chemistry or chemical engineer or 2 years of distribution sales experience
  • Strong knowledge with excel spreadsheet
  • Basic intermediate knowledge of chemistry
  • Understanding of Microsoft office

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  3.31.26BAM

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