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This role requires a strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, and the Company's products and services. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to customers while delivering solutions that support their operational and business objectives.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nMinimum of 10 years of successful sales experience, preferably within transportation, industrial, manufacturing, coatings, or related markets.\n\nProven ability to develop new business and manage key customer relationships.\n\nStrong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nMinimal physical activity required.\n\nOccasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.\n\nExtended computer usage, up to 8 hours per day.\n\nOccasional exposure to chemicals and industrial environments.\n\nAbility to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight travel as needed.\n\nEssential Functions:\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the assigned territory.\n\nRegularly call on customers and prospects to promote products, services, new offerings, and value-added solutions.\n\nProvide technical product support and guidance to customers when needed.\n\nSecure new business and renew existing orders while collaborating with Customer Service and Sales Management to meet customer expectations.\n\nCreate and execute territory sales plans focused on strategic growth, prospecting, customer retention, and market development.\n\nRespond promptly and professionally to customer concerns, complaints, returns, or service issues to ensure customer satisfaction.\n\nMonitor market activity, industry trends, competitive developments, and customer needs, and communicate findings to management.\n\nMaintain and update target account plans and annual sales strategies for assigned markets and territories.\n\nPrepare and deliver sales forecasts, activity reports, and other required business updates.\n\nRepresent the Company at industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows as appropriate.\n\nChampion all Company safety, quality, and compliance initiatives.\n\nWho We Are:\nCarboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. 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