Sales Representative

Come join us!

This is your opportunity to join a global company and help the Infrastructure team to drive customer value. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

Make an impact and drive improvements

In this position you will be responsible for selling the organisation's B2B products across multiple channels within the infrastructure and energy segments.

You will have the unique opportunity to work in a truly global sales team, reporting directly to the Sales Manager- Infrastructure Portugal and be based in our office in Portugal - Palmela. You will be instrumental in ensuring strong negotiations and long-lasting relationship with existing and new customers.

What you can look forward to in this role

• Providing customers with specifications, quotations as well as product advises including advanced technical knowledge.
• Commercial and growth responsibility for customers by generating and converting sales leads through persuasive selling and in accordance with the sales targets.
• Strong compliance focus in all financial transactions. Using all given company tools to provide excellent quality of service to the customer.
• Identify and communicate sales leads and opportunities in CRM.

What does it take to become our new team member?

• Degree in engineering or equivalent in years of experience in sales positions.
• Previous experience of sales in Infrastructure industry, coating and/or chemical industry is desirable.
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving skills & ability to work independently.
• Proven closing skills.
• Expertise in Excel including Microsoft Office package and D365
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Global career possibilities

In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development.

Attractive salary and excellent compensation and benefits package are also part of the advantages of being part of our team.

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application/motivation letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply’.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, we are committed to promoting a workplace that celebrates and values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. It is an integral part of our strategy to secure an environment which enables each employee to feel the kind of inclusion that allows them to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute their best. Only by maintaining this momentum, will we succeed as a business, create innovative solutions for our customers and work towards our purpose of shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognise that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programmes and initiatives such as Inclusive Leadership Training, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Network and preventive mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essentials supporting that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.

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Application due

2024-04-23

Seniority Level

Job Functions

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​