Technical Sales Rep General Industrial; Tennessee

Technical Sales Representative
- General Industrial

Preferably located in Tennessee

Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

$80,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications).

The Technical Sales Representative
- General Industrial is responsible for representing the company in its effort in obtaining new business, maintaining current business, and providing technical support.

• Prospect, sell and service industrial paint coatings.
• Recognize sales opportunities when providing service work and conversely recognize opportunities for technical support when prospecting customers.
• Provide technical education and solutions in the field to customers regarding all aspects of company products.
• Provide account maintenance for current customers including contract negotiations.
• Forecast sales and price adjustments.
• Work with the development team to ensure technical skills are current with regards to existing products and future products in consideration.
• Report all initiatives to supervisor and provide status updates on a regular basis.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Education level preferred: bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. Degree is preferred to be in a Science related field such as Chemistry or Business.
• Experience level preferred:
  At least three years of technical sales experience in a chemical coatings' environment.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office
  - Word, Excel, Outlook), Concur, ERP system, and other office machinery.
• Leadership capabilities with the ability to lead by example.
• Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Excellent team building and communications skills.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel over 50% of the time.

• Regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly in a manufacturing or operational setting.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the work area.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and control objects, tools, or equipment.
• Required to sit, balance, stoop, and occasionally reach above shoulder level.
• Occasional operation of machinery using foot controls.
• May be required to climb, balance, and reach overhead as part of job duties.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.

• Safety shoes, safety glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms or lab coats are required in production areas.
• Respirators and ear plugs are required for specific production processes.

• Competitive benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy.
• 401(k) Employer Match:
  We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
• Profit Sharing:
  Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly employee food trucks.
• ...and much more!

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates are subject to post-offer testing: including a job-related pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.