Sales Manager

$140,000 - $150,000 + 20% Bonus and Company Benefits

Are you a relationship-driven sales professional with deep knowledge of the chemical industry looking to maximise your sales output by representing one of the best chemical specialists in the world?

Do you have experience securing commercial partnerships across chemical distribution, storage or logistics and want to join an established leading-business with a strong operational reputation to sell into the industry?

This is an opportunity to join a major U.S. chemical storage and terminal operator with capabilities unmatched by its competition as a self-starting Sales Manager expanding customer relationships, driving new business and working closely with operations and leadership to deliver high-quality, safe, and reliable service.

This is a chance to sell the unmatched services for a top organisation in its field that values service, delivery and integrity.

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow storage, distribution, and terminal services across chemical producers, distributors, and logistics partners.
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities by leveraging industry knowledge and delivering tailored commercial solutions.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring alignment between customer needs and operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, HSSE, and leadership to support proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure seamless service delivery.

• Experienced sales professional with a background in the chemical industry, specifically chemical distribution, storage, logistics or terminal operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in developing new business, managing accounts, and achieving revenue targets.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build rapport at all levels from operators to executives.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple sales cycles while ensuring accuracy in forecasting, proposals, and customer communication.

Chemical Sales, Distribution, Logistics, Bulk Chemicals, Sales Manager, Business Development, Commercial Strategy, Customer Relationships, Gulf Coast, Houston

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