Full-Time
Sales Representative
Posted on 9/28/2025
LANXESS
5,001-10,000 employees
Specialty chemicals developer, manufacturer, marketer
No salary listed
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of sales experience in rubber additives, specialty chemicals, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of rubber additives markets and their applications in manufacturing preferred.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships and close sales.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to meet with customers and attend industry events.
- Exposure to systems like CRM, IBP, SAP etc.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, including tire manufacturers, rubber product manufacturers, and other industry players.
- Provide technical expertise and support to customers to ensure the optimal use of our products in their processes.
- Identify and pursue new leads through market research, cold calling, networking, and attending industry events and trade shows.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including development, marketing, and product management, to align customer needs with product capabilities.
- Conduct regular customer visits and presentations to understand their requirements, troubleshoot issues, and promote new products.
- Stay current on market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to inform sales strategies.
- Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and market analysis to track progress against goals and inform decision-making.
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and sells chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer-protection products. Its products act as building blocks and functional additives used in coatings, plastics, consumer goods, and other formulations to improve performance and protection. The company differentiates itself through a strong sustainability focus, holding leading positions in indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ESG ratings, and maintaining a global footprint with about 12,500 employees in 32 countries. LANXESS aims to deliver high-quality specialty chemicals while advancing sustainable chemistry and meeting environmental, social, and governance standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UBE sale yields €500 million proceeds, reducing net debt by 30%.
- Envalior 40.94% stake offered to Advent at €1.2 billion base price.
- Revenue grew to €1.598 billion in January-September 2024 from specialties.
What critics are saying
- Advent rejects Envalior sale due to financing, retaining underperforming stake.
- Envalior misses 2028 EBITDA, slashing purchase price by €500+ million.
- UBE captures LANXESS resin clients in semiconductors using acquired expertise.
What makes LANXESS unique
- LANXESS transforms into pure specialty chemicals company post-urethane divestment.
- Focuses on high-margin consumer protection, additives, and intermediates segments.
- Acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical to lead in specialty chemicals production.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Company News
On September 12, 2012, LANXESS acquired chemicals company Bond-Laminates
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