District Sales Manager - Food & Beverage Central Florida

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. DuBois brands have been recognized as the technical leader for over one hundred years with unparalleled technology and service. No other company offers the performance value of our product offerings. Our laboratories continue a tradition of developing innovative technologies that are on the cutting edge of continuous improvement for the manufacturing industry. DuBois scientists are globally located in Research & Development (R&D) Centers of Excellence to better serve our customers’ needs. Their combined knowledge and application expertise contribute to the performance and value our customers have come to expect. POSITION SUMMARY Candidates should ideally live in Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville. DuBois Chemicals is looking to hire a high‑achieving sales professional to assume our territory in Central Florida. This area has excellent upside growth potential. Responsible for growing and maintaining our business in this region and is required to have a successful history of cold‑calling, prospecting, and creating new business. The Central Florida District Sales Manager will work as part of the sales and growth team to maintain and increase business where applicable while improving chemical treatment programs to our diverse client base. Our District Sales Managers are resolute and passionately focused on providing value added Food & Beverage process solutions that meet or exceed the expectations of our customers. Ideal District Sales Manager is an initiative‑taker and enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment focused on solving/resolving customer problems. Demonstrate the company's core competencies of communication, customer focus, innovation, integrity & ethics, lean & safety, and passion to succeed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Create new business growth through generating leads, building relationships, and prospecting in a large market with market share upside. Manage key accounts of mid‑sized and large accounts with an opportunity for increased wallet share with existing customers. Remain informed about market trends, competitor offerings and industry developments. Thoroughly understand the products or services being sold to effectively answer customer questions and demonstrate value. Manage and maintain an existing account base and grow sales in other value‑added manufactured products in the company's product offering including (Add product line) market. Problem‑solving, value‑added selling process with focus on winning and retaining customers and repeat consumable business. Track all sales activities, generating reports and analyzing sales data. Negotiate and close sales contracts and agreements to achieve sales targets. Strong customer emphasis on reducing total costs, improving production quality, and achieving Health, Safety and Environmental goals and objectives. Effectively communicate customer needs and requirements to all functional areas of the company to ensure that efforts are coordinated resulting in rapid organic sales growth. Effectively achieve individual and teams’ sales goals. Collaborate with the Research & Development technical team to develop selling opportunities and account management. Travel to current and prospective customers to develop relationships and grow sales. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of sales experience in industrial or chemical. Proven effectiveness in identifying leads, prospecting, closing new projects, and delivering effective presentations. Demonstrated ability to build and manage long‑term customer relationships. High achievement orientation; driven to perform and grow. Effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Strong consultation, negotiation, problem‑resolution, and interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand new product lines and utilize knowledge to present to customers. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Demonstrated sales and territory management skills. Ability up to 25% including overnight travel. Ability to perform technical/mechanical on‑site testing. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Business field preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation. Values and Culture Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment. DuBois values: Honest and Ethical Behavior, Collaborative Communication, Safety at Work and Home, Environmental Stewardship. Perks and Benefits DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be. DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc