District Sales Manager - Food & Beverage Chemicals - North East states U.S

Position Summary

DuBois Chemicals is looking to hire a high-achieving sales professional to assume our Boston/Upper NE sales territory with 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 Boston/Upper NE 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.

• 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 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, generate reports and analyze 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 (R&D) technical team to develop selling opportunities and account management.
• Travel to current and prospective customers to develop relationships and grow sales.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• 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% travel including overnight travel.
• Ability to perform technical/mechanical on‑site testing.
• Candidates should currently live within the Boston/Upper NE U.S. region.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Business field preferred.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Income protection plans

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.