Sales Representative - P&P Chemicals

About the Company

A specialty chemicals organisation is seeking a Sales Representative in Houston, TX to support customers in the pulp and paper, water treatment, and industrial process sectors. The company is committed to sustainability, safety, and delivering innovative chemical and digital solutions that improve customer operations.

Position Summary

The Sales Representative will sell process chemicals such as biocides, defoamers, and related treatments to pulp and paper manufacturing facilities. The role includes providing on-site service, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving regional sales growth. This position is well suited for a technically minded commercial professional with paper industry or industrial chemical experience.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Management

Strengthen relationships with key pulp and paper accounts.

Conduct business reviews and prepare service documentation.

Provide on-site technical service, troubleshooting, and system checks.

Sales Growth

Achieve annual sales targets within assigned accounts.

Identify opportunities to increase chemical use and expand product offerings.

Prepare forecasts, performance summaries, and market insights.

Process Improvement

Deliver cost saving and performance enhancing initiatives.

Recommend appropriate chemical programs to improve runnability and efficiency.

Support process adjustments and optimise application performance.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pulp and Paper, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical field (preferred)

Five or more years of relevant industry experience

Background in pulp and paper, process chemistry, or industrial applications of biocides and defoamers

Strong technical, commercial, and customer-facing skills

Solid understanding of business and financial concepts