Chemical Sales Engineer

Job Description

Position: Chemical Sales Engineer Taiwan

Location: Taiwan

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chemical Sales Engineer to develop and manage B2B sales activities for our industrial and specialty chemical products in the Taiwan market.

This role combines technical product knowledge with sales execution, focusing on customer engagement, application support, and business growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, regional HQ, and internal technical teams to drive revenue growth and long-term customer partnerships.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

a) Sales

Drive sales growth and achieve agreed revenue targets

Maintain strong relationships with customers, including engineering, production, and procurement teams

Identify customer needs and propose suitable chemical solutions

Support price discussions, quotations, and commercial negotiations

b) Technical Sales & Application Support

Provide technical product presentations and application guidance to customers

Support product trials, evaluations, and on-site technical discussions

Act as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams

Collect and communicate customer feedback for product improvement and localization

c) Business Development

Identify new business opportunities, applications, and target industries

Support market expansion through new customers and projects

Assist with new product introductions and market penetration strategies

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements

d) Order & Operations Coordination

Coordinate with internal teams and regional HQ to ensure smooth order processing and delivery

Support demand forecasting and sales planning activities

Track order status and ensure timely communication with customers

Ensure proper documentation and compliance for sales transactions

e) Reporting & Internal Communication

Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and KPI updates

Participate in periodic sales meetings with regional and HQ teams

Maintain clear and effective communication across sales, technical, and operations functions

Working Hours & Leave

Full-time position in accordance with Taiwan labor regulations

Standard working hours with flexibility for customer visits and regional meetings

Annual leave and public holidays as per Taiwan local labor law

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplines

Experience

25+ years of experience in chemical sales, technical sales, or application engineering

Experience in industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, electronics materials, adhesives, coatings, or related fields is preferred

Skills

Strong technical understanding and ability to explain products to customers

Good sales, communication, and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounts

Comfortable working with regional and international teams

Language

Fluent Mandarin Chinese

Working-level English for communication with regional HQ and documentation

Preferred Attributes

Customer-oriented and solution-driven mindset

Willingness to travel locally for customer visits

Self-motivated, well-organized, and results-focused

Compensation & Benefits (Indicative)

Competitive base salary aligned with Taiwan market

Performance-based bonus / commission

Travel and business expense support

• Training and development opportunities