What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oilfield Chemical Sales Representative position at ChampionX?
Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
We have an immediate need for a Chemical Sales Representative in Carlsbad or Hobbs, NM. If you are a passionate sales professional with a proven track record of success in technical sales, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits.
You will be primarily responsible for working with Sales Representatives on executing service plans in strategic district accounts. You will be required to assist District Sales Representatives with start-ups of both new applications in current customers, and in transitioning competitively-held accounts to ChampionX In addition, you must install, maintain, and calibrate chemical feed equipment and process monitoring equipment at multiple customer locations.
What's in it For You:
You will join a growing company offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!
Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path
A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
What You Will Do:
Work closely with current and new customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales within assigned territory
Assist in performing customer service and account management activities under the guidance and supervision of experienced sales professionals
Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer complaints, escalating as required
Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels.
Actively sell and support ChampionX innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with ChampionX
Assist in developing strong relationships with key stakeholders in current and new customers, including plant or facility executives
Achieve annual sales target by working collaboratively on targeting new business opportunities through application of professional selling and planning techniques
Assist with collection of samples and conduct laboratory analysis
Position Details:
Must reside in Midland, Texas or surrounding areas
Up to 25% overnight travel required to support sales territory
Ability to travel within assigned sales territory
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
2 years' experience of upstream production chemical experience in a successful technical sales or field sales support position
Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role
Physical Demands:
May be required to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 55 pounds chest high.
Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
3 years' experience of upstream production chemical experience in a successful technical sales or field sales support position
Prior experience in the oil and gas industry
High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn internal business systems)
History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation
Prior experience that required excellent communication and organizational skills
Prior experience that demonstrates strong ethics, effective time management, ability to multitask, adaptability, autonomy and self-motivation
Mechanically Inclined
About Us:
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.
We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.
Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.
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We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.