The Arkema Group
Technical Sales Representative - Flooring - Texas Job
The Arkema Group, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Technical Sales Representative - Flooring - Texas Job
Location: Home Based, TX, United States
Employment Type: Regular
Posting Date: Oct 17, 2025
Job Summary
Builds and maintains strong relationships with Key Flooring contractors to create down channel pull through
Provides contractors on site problem solving to create preference for Bostik Products, adhesives, grouts, and surface prep materials and mortars
Provides on site training for distributors and contractors focused on features and benefits of Bostik products
Aids and supports all customer training at Bostik Facilities and customer events
Provides expert assistance with product specifications to ensure proper application and usage
Territory is Texas with anticipated travel of 75%
Responsible for collaborating with Texas sales team and Management
Executes highly effective demos creating pull through sales
Partners with distributor sales teams to support contractor outreach and drive product pull-through
Monitors competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy and product development
Can fill in for Sales Staff in corporate meetings and customer meetings
Identifies high value down channel targets within Texas Market for conversion to Bostik bundle of products
Collaborates with Texas Sales team to align strategies, targets to achieve Texas sales goal 20%
Conducts down channel demos selling the features and benefits of Bostik products (50%)
Provides leadership and mentorship to Customer Service, Logistics, Operations to improve customer satisfaction (10%)
Uses Salesforce.com as part of CRM and helps coach and train Sales Team (10%)
Troubleshoots on site job issues for down channel contractors (10%)
Minimum Qualifications and Education Required Min Years of Experience: 2-4 years in technical sales role
Education and area of focus Technical/Contractor trades in flooring industry
Knowledge Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of flooring marketplace and industry applications, conduct job site product training. Strong presentation skills with strong interpersonal skill. Must be able to safely manage power tools. Must have compelling and effective selling skills. Must have knowledge of HW, Surface prep, resilient, and T&S product applications. Must have problem solving mindset.
HES Requirement Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements. Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.). Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Moves equipment weighing up to 57 pounds
Positions self to install, demo and test product
Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.
The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States. However we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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Employment Type: Regular
Posting Date: Oct 17, 2025
Job Summary
Builds and maintains strong relationships with Key Flooring contractors to create down channel pull through
Provides contractors on site problem solving to create preference for Bostik Products, adhesives, grouts, and surface prep materials and mortars
Provides on site training for distributors and contractors focused on features and benefits of Bostik products
Aids and supports all customer training at Bostik Facilities and customer events
Provides expert assistance with product specifications to ensure proper application and usage
Territory is Texas with anticipated travel of 75%
Responsible for collaborating with Texas sales team and Management
Executes highly effective demos creating pull through sales
Partners with distributor sales teams to support contractor outreach and drive product pull-through
Monitors competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy and product development
Can fill in for Sales Staff in corporate meetings and customer meetings
Identifies high value down channel targets within Texas Market for conversion to Bostik bundle of products
Collaborates with Texas Sales team to align strategies, targets to achieve Texas sales goal 20%
Conducts down channel demos selling the features and benefits of Bostik products (50%)
Provides leadership and mentorship to Customer Service, Logistics, Operations to improve customer satisfaction (10%)
Uses Salesforce.com as part of CRM and helps coach and train Sales Team (10%)
Troubleshoots on site job issues for down channel contractors (10%)
Minimum Qualifications and Education Required Min Years of Experience: 2-4 years in technical sales role
Education and area of focus Technical/Contractor trades in flooring industry
Knowledge Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of flooring marketplace and industry applications, conduct job site product training. Strong presentation skills with strong interpersonal skill. Must be able to safely manage power tools. Must have compelling and effective selling skills. Must have knowledge of HW, Surface prep, resilient, and T&S product applications. Must have problem solving mindset.
HES Requirement Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements. Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.). Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Moves equipment weighing up to 57 pounds
Positions self to install, demo and test product
Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.
The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States. However we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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