Specialty Chemical Sales​/Business Developer; Shelton, CT

Job Description (formatted)

Job Title :

Specialty Chemical Sales / Business Developer

Industry: Specialty Industrial Chemicals

Job Location: 2 Corporate Drive, 5th Floor, Shelton, Connecticut

Reports to: Director of Sales

Job Status: HYBRID (work in Shelton, CT office 2 days per week)

Maintain and develop new sales of the Specialty Industrial Chemicals business group. Technical knowledge of specialty chemicals and/or established networks in the target industries is a plus. This position will require the candidate to be able to:

• Manage and further develop an existing customer base
• Must be able to negotiate prices and contract terms with customers and suppliers
• Understand overall market conditions and anticipate/project future trends
• Prepare and analyze sales budgets to achieve financial objectives and explain variances
• Collaborate and work within a team environment
• Provide written reports on sales and development activities
• Manage inventory levels to support business
• Knowledgeable about import/export practices is a plus

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Sales/Marketing, Chemistry or related field, and 8+ years of commercial/technical sales experience in a chemicals manufacturing/distribution or trading company preferred. This job requires someone who is self-motivated, highly determined, and possess an “entrepreneurial” spirit. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. This position is based in our Shelton, CT but can require approximately 20% travel (domestic and international).

Cell Mark offers competitive compensation based on experience and highly desirable benefits package. Growth opportunities in income and responsibilities, operation is growing organically and via acquisition which creates new opportunities for existing employees.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.