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Must have CHEMICAL experience. 135-150k commission
Business Development Executive
Chemical Distribution | North America | Remote
Our client is a global chemical distribution company seeking a Business
Development Executive for its division in North America.
This is a commercial role for someone who knows how to buy, sell,
negotiate, build relationships, and create profitable business in the
chemical markets.
The right person will manage customer and supplier
relationships, identify new opportunities, and help expand the company’s
presence across North America.
This is not a passive account management role. It is a business-building
role for someone who understands chemical trading, distributor
relationships, pricing, margins, supply dynamics, and market movement.
You will be responsible for growing sales and profitability across an
assigned North American territory.
Key Responsibilities Include
Buy and sell chemicals across the company’s product portfolio
Develop new business with customers, distributors, suppliers, and
other market participants
Grow existing accounts while identifying new profitable commercial
opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers
Prepare pricing, proposals, presentations, market updates, and
commercial correspondence
Track market activity, competitor movement, pricing trends, and
regional demand
Work closely with sourcing, supply, sales coordination, marketing,
and leadership teams
Manage sales volume, gross margin, pipeline activity, and account
performance
Support supplier/product qualification processes in line with company
SOPs
Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally
Represent the company at industry trade shows, meetings, and
networking events
Ensure all business activity complies with applicable trade laws,
regulations, and company procedures
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
5-8 years of successful experience in chemical sales, commodity
trading, distribution, or a related commercial role
5-8 years of experience in the chemical industry
Experience selling to or working with chemical distributors strongly
Preferred
A strong understanding of chemicals, market dynamics, pricing,
supply, and downstream applications
Proven ability to create new business and grow profitable accounts
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Comfort working with both customers and suppliers
Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate market data
clearly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software
Bachelor’s degree required; Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or
MBA preferred
Business Development Executive
Chemical Distribution | North America | Remote
Our client is a global chemical distribution company seeking a Business
Development Executive for its division in North America.
This is a commercial role for someone who knows how to buy, sell,
negotiate, build relationships, and create profitable business in the
chemical markets.
The right person will manage customer and supplier
relationships, identify new opportunities, and help expand the company’s
presence across North America.
This is not a passive account management role. It is a business-building
role for someone who understands chemical trading, distributor
relationships, pricing, margins, supply dynamics, and market movement.
You will be responsible for growing sales and profitability across an
assigned North American territory.
Key Responsibilities Include
Buy and sell chemicals across the company’s product portfolio
Develop new business with customers, distributors, suppliers, and
other market participants
Grow existing accounts while identifying new profitable commercial
opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers
Prepare pricing, proposals, presentations, market updates, and
commercial correspondence
Track market activity, competitor movement, pricing trends, and
regional demand
Work closely with sourcing, supply, sales coordination, marketing,
and leadership teams
Manage sales volume, gross margin, pipeline activity, and account
performance
Support supplier/product qualification processes in line with company
SOPs
Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally
Represent the company at industry trade shows, meetings, and
networking events
Ensure all business activity complies with applicable trade laws,
regulations, and company procedures
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
5-8 years of successful experience in chemical sales, commodity
trading, distribution, or a related commercial role
5-8 years of experience in the chemical industry
Experience selling to or working with chemical distributors strongly
Preferred
A strong understanding of chemicals, market dynamics, pricing,
supply, and downstream applications
Proven ability to create new business and grow profitable accounts
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Comfort working with both customers and suppliers
Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate market data
clearly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software
Bachelor’s degree required; Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or
MBA preferred