Sales agent

Virtue Recruitment ·www.virtuerecruitment.com.au

Location Melbourne, VIC, AU
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Marketing Sales Customer Success
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Sales Agent – Polymers & Chemical Solutions

Melbourne, VIC


The Company

Our client is a well-established supplier of specialty polymers, resins, additives, and chemical raw materials, partnering with manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality products, and exceptional customer service, the business continues to expand its presence across a range of industrial markets. As part of its continued growth, our client is seeking a motivated Sales Agent to join the Melbourne-based team and develop new business while managing an established customer portfolio.


The Role

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and industrial customers across Victoria.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities while growing existing customer accounts.
  • Promote a portfolio of specialty polymers, resins, additives, and related chemical products.
  • Provide technical and commercial advice to customers, recommending products that best suit their manufacturing applications.
  • Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage opportunities through the full sales cycle.
  • Work closely with internal technical and customer service teams to ensure outstanding customer outcomes.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support business growth.
  • Achieve sales targets while delivering exceptional customer service.


The Candidate

  • Ideally holds a Chemical Engineering degree or a similar qualification.
  • 2–4 years' experience selling polymers, resins, additives, plastics, or related chemical products.
  • Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and chemical products.
  • Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships and generate new business opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage a sales territory independently.
  • Current Australian driver's licence and full Australian working rights.


The Offer

  • Competitive base salary + superannuation.
  • Performance-based incentive structure.
  • Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected organisation.
  • Ongoing product training and professional development.
  • Long-term career progression within a technical sales environment.

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Who is hiring for the Sales agent role?
Virtue Recruitment is hiring for the Sales agent position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Sales agent job located?
The Sales agent role with Virtue Recruitment is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
Is the Sales agent role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Virtue Recruitment.
What experience level is the Sales agent role?
The Sales agent position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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