Chemical Sales Specialist

Location : SCP Distributors; LA, MS, AL, FL Panhandle, Western TN.

Pay : $80,000 to $85,000 plus bonus opportunities and benefits.

Looking to work for the best in the industry?

Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 420 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism.

Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP?

We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success.

As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business.

Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here at POOLCORP

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes :

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

401 (k) with generous company match

13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays

100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

The Chemical Sales Specialist manages and directs chemical sales efforts within the respective territory to achieve market share gains.

This position serves as an expert in selling chemicals and representing POOLCORP chemical brands. In addition, the Chemical Sales Specialist identifies customers to profitably grow their businesses and provides education and support on chemical products and technology.

On a daily basis our Chemical SaleSpecialist :

Identifies target accounts within market served and is lead account manager for all chemical targets.

Works with outside sales reps (BDR’s), Branch and Regional Managers to grow the branch business through new chemical product development, new customer and market development, and teamwork with employees, vendors and customers.

Identifies and qualifies all potential chemical accounts in territory.

Identifies new customer and development opportunities for current and potential chemical related products (including non-traditional channels).

Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders.

Meets with defined and new business accounts as needed to identify customer needs.

Conducts presentations to customers on chemical products and programs.

Provides Pool360 Water Test training and support, marketing program support, and chemical training as needed to store employees and consumers.

Researches and analyzes market to stay aware of competitive situations. Gathers competitive information and other market information regularly while interacting cooperatively with other members of the distribution team.

Provides input to manage margins to provide proper profit levels for different product groups for both dealer and POOLCORP.

Stays current on general industry trends and chemical products technology.

Maintains a strong relationship with field representatives of relevant product vendors.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need :

3+ years of experience developing relationships with chemical customers.

Solid knowledge of pool products and chemicals.

Strong communication and negotiation skills with proven ability to convert customers to a new product line.

Familiarity with technology tools such as AMP or similar customer management system preferred.

Travel will be expected to cover entire territory to call on targeted customers and see existing customers with appropriate frequency of visits.

Holds a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record (no more than 2 violations within 3 years).

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team.

We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him / her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

This position is considered safety-sensitive and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.