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Job Description:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher — Engineering (Industrial, Materials, Chemical, Mechanical.. or business management)

Experience

• Several years of relevant sales experience (commonly 3+ years minimum for senior sales roles).

• Experience selling industrial products, technical solutions, B2B products, or complex product portfolios is preferred.

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets, developing business, and managing customer relationships.

Sales & Business Skills

• Business development capability — ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

• Account management skills — building and maintaining long-term customer relationships.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interface with key customers.

• Experience preparing and executing sales plans and strategies that align with business goals.

Market & Product Knowledge

• Understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer needs in assigned territory or industry.

• For technical product lines (e.g., C.R area, industrial abrasives, specialty materials), technical/product knowledge or ability to learn technical details is highly advantageous.

Professional Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Familiarity with CRM tools and tracking sales activities may be expected.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across internal teams (marketing, operations, technical support).

Language & Communication

• English proficiency (reading and writing) is often required, especially for interacting with regional/global teams.

Responsibilities Typically Included

• Develop and maintain stable customer relationships and explore new customer opportunities.

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

• Execute sales plans to achieve targets.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and delivery.

• Engage with customers at industry events to enhance brand awareness.

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