As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Location Chennai, IND

Position Overview

The Sales Professional position is expected to grow and retain HB Fuller’s market share and customer base in key market segments while achieving profit sales targets.

To achieve this, the Sales Professional will: Manage, maintain and grow own territory and is accountable for delivering results in line with the targets agreed with the lone manager at the beginning of the performance year.

Consistently apply the HB Fuller sales excellence process and use of all sales tools (SFDC); Develop a sales funnel for future growth opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Delivering annual business results, aligned with business plan, sales, CM and volume.
• Focus effort on delivering growth and maintain existing business to deliver plan and targets.
• Negotiate pricing and margin (aligned with the business) using value selling and the flip pricing tool.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Drive customer intimacy by delivering HBF’s value proposition tailored to the needs of the customer.
• Promote, quantify and expertly sell value, differentiating H.B. Fullerby adding value to our customers.
• Realize customer loyalty and minimize erosion.
• Anticipate current and future needs of the customer through deep understanding of the customer’s business
• Promote and sell H.B. Fullerproducts and technology, enhancing our position in the market as an innovative leader

SALES COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIORS

• Negotiates skillfully in more difficult situations; understands the needs of the customer and incorporates that knowledge. Gains trust quickly from key contacts at the customer.
• Developing an understanding of business, financials, products/services, the market and specific needs of assigned territory/accounts
• An effective presenter for simple and complex topics in a variety of settings, both inside and outside the organization.
• Increases listening skills through practice; asks clarifying questions for increased understanding. Restates and accurately summarizes key messages
• Consistently delivers timely, accurate and concise messages orally and/or in writing to effectively inform an individual or group. Adapts style to the needs of individuals or groups to ensure his/her message is understood.
• Creative in finding new sources of business and applying latest techniques for cultivating customer leads and is consistent in applying the agreed amount of prospecting time and effort. Real Win Worth drives prioritization.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities to facilitate the achievement of individual and team goals. Invites and builds upon the ideas of others. Basic knowledge of contracting legislation

Minimum Requirements

• 4-year college degree, with a technical/mechanical, marketing, or chemistry background preferred
• 6 + years of relevant sales experience (industrial consumables experience preferred – must have handled Adhesives, Sealants, Specialty lubricants & Specialty chemicals)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel.
• Travel time depends on size/geography of the territory.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.