Technical Sales Representative – Western Pennsylvania

About the role

Surventis is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join its Surface Treatment team covering Western Pennsylvania. You will combine technical expertise with sales acumen to address customer cleaning, sanitation, and surface‑treatment challenges while driving revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver tailored sales presentations and proposals based on deep knowledge of customer operations.
• Manage territory profitability by reviewing margins, selecting optimal products, and pricing appropriately.
• Maintain a weekly call plan to ensure comprehensive coverage of accounts by industry and geography.
• Provide technical consulting, answer product‑use questions, and train customers on safe material handling.
• Track opportunities, submit quotes, and update the CRM (Salesforce) with calls, reports, and pipeline data.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or Business.
• Minimum 2 years of B2B industrial sales experience, preferably in specialty chemicals or surface‑treatment products.
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and manage accounts within an assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 50‑60% of the time.

Required skills

• Salesforce CRM proficiency.
• Technical consulting on surface‑treatment and cleaning processes.
• Solid foundation in chemistry or chemical engineering concepts.

What we offer

• Company car, laptop, and phone with all travel expenses covered.
• Competitive salary range $94,000 – $112,000 per year.
• Remote work model with occasional on‑site visits.
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing specialty‑chemical company.