Technical Field Service Sales Rep - Commercial Laundry Chemicals

Technical Field Service Sales Rep

We are seeking commercial laundry experienced candidates for a Technical Field Service Sales Rep role with a growing company that manufactures and supplies industrial laundry chemicals for linen service or uniform service plant clients in the Chicago/Hammond area (Chicago's south side, southeast and southwest, to northwest Indiana).

Job Summary: This remote/travel position involves working within your assigned territory, providing technical solutions for plant operations, identifying sales opportunities, and fostering long-term relationships with customers. The Technical Field Service Sales Rep will play a pivotal role in promoting the client's product line and ensuring exceptional service delivery to commercial laundry clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell the full product line to existing customers.
• Develop a key sales prospect list, establish relationships, and sell to new customers.
• Maintain appropriate sales coverage in the assigned territory.
• Deliver and maintain service, maintenance, and communications for 6 – 10 accounts.
• Install and program chemical dosing equipment to interface with customers' washing equipment.
• Lead planning and execution of new installations and/or conversions.
• Maintain all company-provided equipment in proper working condition.
• Operate within the assigned expense budget.
• Collect past due accounts receivable, if applicable.
• Minimize rush orders of products.
• Submit all reports in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• 2+ years' commercial laundry and/or chemical industry-related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Military background is a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Internet, and order processing software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job: Lifting up to 50 pounds, frequently required to stand and walk, environment will include wet or humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, and loud noises

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($65k - $90k)
• Annual incentive opportunity: up to 17% of base salary
• Monthly car allowance
• Remote/hybrid work from home
• Full medical and dental benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Supplies for home and mobile office
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organization
• Access to industry-leading technology and resources

Apply today! A recruiter will contact all qualified candidates.