SALES REPRESENTATIVE

We are seeking a results-driven sales professional to support and grow existing customer relationships while driving new business across our Textile Coatings and Rubber market segments, with a preference for a candidate experienced in the technical aspect of automotive and electrical applications, located in Midwest/East Coast.

This position requires a proactive, consultative sales approach by anticipating customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and identifying growth opportunities that contribute to long-term commercial success.

DESCRIPTION

The Sales Representative is responsible for sales management and growth within the Textile Coatings and Rubber market segments. This role involves selling specialty silicone materials, managing direct customer accounts and working closely with technical services.

Success in this role relies on strong interpersonal skills, frequent customer engagement, and close collaboration with technical teams. The individual will execute sales strategies, monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to accurate forecasting. Regular face-to-face interaction with customers and distributors is essential to building trust, delivering value, and driving sustainable growth.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., chemistry, chemical engineering) or business discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in specialty chemical, technical, or industrial sales within relevant markets is required with preference for Textile Coatings and Rubber market segments (focused mainly in the Automotive Industry).

• Proven ability to identify customer needs and develop innovative, value-added solutions. Experience managing complex, long-cycle sales is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.

• Excellent presentation, oral, and written communication capabilities.

• Demonstrated planning, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and analytical reporting tools. SAP experience preferred.

• Strong analytical and technical aptitude is preferred.

• Experience collaborating with technical teams for product knowledge, application support, and inventory coordination.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Experience analyzing data and supporting reliable sales forecasting.

• Travel up to 50%.

We will conduct a background check post-offer to confirm the information provided by candidates during the recruitment process. Additionally, a post-offer physical, including substance screening, is required. Relevant candidates will be informed of this if it applies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disabled and if you are an individual with a disability, who requires an accommodation, please contact us.

About Bluestar Silicones

Bluestar Silicones is a world-leading, fully integrated silicone manufacturer, harnessing more than 80 years of silicone chemistry experience and application development expertise. The company delivers innovative, essential silicone solutions across a broad range of industries, including mobility, safety, electronics, energy, aerospace, healthcare, personal care, construction, textile and release coatings. With 11 manufacturing sites across four continents and about 3,500 employees worldwide, including around 400 research and development scientists, Bluestar Silicones combines global scale and market proximity, with stellar application expertise and innovation capabilities, to help its customers around the world meet their next technical and sustainability challenges. Bluestar Silicones is committed to enabling its people and partners to live the difference and opening brighter horizons ahead.

www.bluestarsilicones.com