Ceramic Industrial Coatings is a leading manufacturer and distributor of paints and coatings with strong market positions in the industrial wood coatings industry. Headquartered in Minneapolis MN, we have operated for over 50 years with a strong passion for paint. Our growth and commitment to excellence has directed us to recruit for a Technical Sales Representative. This is a full-time position and is based out of our Osseo, MN location. Ceramic Industrial Coatings is proud to offer a competitive wage, quarterly bonus plan, 401K match, health & dental insurance, and much more.
About the Job
The Technical Sales Representative will be directly responsible for growing and maintaining coating sales. This role requires an experienced salesperson with a successful track record or knowledge selling into the coatings market. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to grow within a stable, dynamic, and entrepreneurial company.
Duties & Responsibilities Include:
- Direct responsibility for the sale of coatings into existing company accounts. Provide sales and technical service to existing customers
- Develop a territory management plans and implement a new customer call strategy sufficient to generate new accounts
- Provide responsive and knowledgeable support to customers – both commercial, application and technical support
- Manage customer projects and trials to ensure industry leading service and support
- Actively participate in industry and market activities to generate future growth opportunities and stay informed of market opportunities. Develop good understanding of customer base
- Work with Product Development on new products and projects to meet specific customer growth strategies
- Manage sales documentation to ensure knowledge is captured and shared with company and customers
- Interface with Customer Service, Operations, and Technical on customer activities as needed
Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ of years of industrial sales experience within the Coatings marketplace
- Knowledge of coatings or chemicals or equipment used in Coatings markets
- Proven ability for technical selling and ability to prospect, commercialize and maintain accounts
- Possess strong entrepreneurial business acumen and a desire and ability to build the CIC brand
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate to a variety of audiences including senior management, customers and co-workers
- Strong technical background and excellent organizational skills
- Self-motivated team player with exceptional people skills and character and a desire to thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and lean environment
Apply
For more information about Ceramic Industrial Coatings please visit us at www.paints.com. To apply, please contact Pat Christensen at pchristensen@paints.com.