Chemical Engineer - Technical Sales
hirehangarSylacauga (AL)
Chemical Engineer - Technical Sales
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hirehangarSylacauga (AL)
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About the role
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Job Title: Chemical Engineer
Location: Onsite
Role Overview:
We're looking for a Sales Engineer with a background in chemical engineering to support a custom foam manufacturer that serves the medical, aerospace, automotive, industrial, and electronics industries. This role requires someone who thrives at the intersection of technical thinking and relationship-building, able to take what a customer needs and shape it into a solution that can actually be produced. This is a fully on-site role involving direct, day-to-day interaction with customers, engineering, and the manufacturing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Cultivate and grow relationships with important accounts, staying attentive to both technical demands and broader business goals
Serve as the connecting point between customers and manufacturing, translating what customers ask for into solutions that can be built
Pursue new sales opportunities, whether through incoming leads or outbound prospecting
Work closely with engineering, estimating, manufacturing, and customer service to put together timely, accurate quotes
Occasionally travel for on-site customer visits and attend relevant trade shows or industry gatherings
Track and maintain accurate records related to accounts, pipeline progress, and customer conversations
Stay informed on foam materials, applications, and shifts within the industry
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a closely related technical area
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through unclear or evolving customer requirements
A real enjoyment of engaging with people, along with strong listening skills and the ability to build trust naturally
Ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical people clearly and accurately
Well-organized, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple tasks at the same time
Comfortable in a manufacturing environment and able to work well across different departments on-site
Able to commit to working on-site full time at one of the locations listed above
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering capacity
Working knowledge of polyurethane foam, polymer science, or materials chemistry
Experience within a small or mid-sized manufacturing company
Prior exposure to the medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing sectors
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