Technical Sales Representative

Technical Sales Representative

Responsibilities:

Establish and surpass an annual sales budget exceeding the previous year's figures. Build and maintain quality relationships with existing accounts and increase account base and sales volume consistently. Report to the supervisor and upper management on business status clearly and concisely. Contact customers via telephone, email, correspondence, or in person, traveling as necessary to meet and exceed profitable sales goals. Continuously reevaluate work to increase market share. Assess the quality of offerings and develop strategies to boost the company's market share. Create customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements efficiently. Stay updated on market conditions, product updates, service offerings, and new technologies. Utilize company leads to expand the customer base and follow up on all leads promptly. Maintain organized files on all accounts in the assigned territory. Submit call reports to the supervisor within 48 hours after customer visits. Submit monthly sales reports to the supervisor, detailing account activity, proposals, and updates. Provide information or follow up on customers as requested. Maintain close contact with Technical Service for new applications and developmental projects. Collaborate with Technical Service to promote new application areas supporting new or expanded markets. Develop partnerships with new customers to expand presence and expertise in the specialty enzyme area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline. Previous sales experience in the food industry is a plus.

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract to hire position based out of Streamwood, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $41.02/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital; 401(k) retirement plan – pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); short and long-term disability; health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Streamwood, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.