Chemical Products Route Salesperson
かがくひんルートえいぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Chemical Product Sales Representatives
Summary
A sales position that regularly visits existing customers, handles orders and delivery management for chemical products, provides technical support, and maintains and strengthens relationships with customers.
Description
Chemical products route salespeople belong to chemical product manufacturers or trading companies and regularly visit existing customers such as factories and research institutes to propose and sell chemical products. They understand the customers' usage environments and needs, provide appropriate products and technical support, and handle order status, inventory management, and delivery adjustments. They collaborate with internal technical and logistics departments to respond to troubles and quality complaints. They are required to build trust with customers and maintain stable transactions.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing demand for environmentally friendly materials and functional chemical products. Salespeople with digital tools and sustainability対応 skills will be in demand, so acquiring technical proposal skills and digital skills will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Cheerful and Sociable / Good Negotiation Skills / Honest / Problem-Solving Oriented / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Company Car Provided / Direct to/from Home Allowed / Flexitime / Partial Remote Work Allowed
Career Path
Route Salesperson → Sales Representative (New Development) → Sales Leader/Supervisor → Sales Manager → Sales Division/Department Head
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Handling / Basic PC Operation / Chemical Products Expertise / Customer Management / Negotiation Skills / Route Planning
Recommended Skills
English (Business Level) / Presentation Skills / Project Management / Proposal Document Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because careful handling of detailed information such as chemical product specifications and safety information is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of negotiation and adjustment with customers, advanced communication skills are required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire specialized knowledge of chemical products and regulatory information. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planned adjustments such as visit routes, delivery dates, and inventory management are necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
- Salesperson Certification Level 2
Aliases
- Chemical Products Route Sales
- Chemical Products Sales
- Chemical Products Sales Staff
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