Technical Sales Chemist
Warwick Mills, a global leader in engineered, high-performance textiles, is seeking a Technical Sales Chemist to manage and inquire about our broad roll goods product line. In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between our clients and our engineering team, translating complex material science into business solutions.
Our portfolio includes innovative solutions for NASA, the aerospace industry, and Tour de France bike racers, with products that deliver protection from punctures, cuts, flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and other technical applications.
About the role
This is a customer-facing role where your technical background will be utilized to help clients define their product specifications. You will learn how to specify the physical properties of roll goods for strength, durability, and chemical compatibility, paired with strong communication skills to help customers reach their goals. Knowledge of polymer chemistry, adhesion, and material substrates is welcome.
Responsibilities
- Qualify, assess, and prioritize incoming engineering inquiries and RFPs from potential clients.
- Identify, target, and open new accounts by presenting Warwick’s custom coating, lamination, and textile engineering capabilities.
- Prepare samples in the lab for customers using our large library of roll goods, coating, and lamination capabilities.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical discipline, or a technical background in polymer chemistry, adhesion science, coatings, or industrial textiles.
- Comfortable making technical presentations to address customer questions; highly organized, with timely follow-up in phone and email both with customers and internally.
- Comfortable managing a pipeline of complex engineering inquiries and multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: $50,000 – $75,000 dependent on experience.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Ongoing technical training and opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in performance materials.
Location: Warwick Mills, Indiana, United States | Type: Full-time, on-site | Seniority: Entry level