Sales Specialist, Hexegen – Industrial Processes

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Identify and develop market opportunities for Hexegen's Hexite advanced material technologies. The Sales Specialist will play a key role in bridging technical capabilities with commercial needs — exploring industries, uncovering customer applications, and driving adoption of Hexite products. This role combines technical insight, business acumen, and entrepreneurial curiosity to help position Hexegen as a leader in the next generation of sustainable material solutions.

• Identify, qualify, and engage potential customers and partners across diverse industries that can benefit from Hexite materials.
• Research and evaluate market segments, trends, and emerging technologies to prioritize high-value opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to translate technical material properties into customer value propositions and commercial products.
• Support the development of go-to-market strategies, including pricing, packaging, and positioning for various applications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with target customers, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Assist in planning and executing product demonstrations, pilot projects, and technical trials.
• Gather and communicate customer feedback to guide product development and innovation.
• Contribute to marketing collateral, presentations, and technical data sheets to support outreach efforts.
• Represent Hexegen at trade shows, technical conferences, and industry events.
• Track and report market progress, leads, and conversion metrics to management.

• 1-3 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or product management within advanced materials, manufacturing, or energy-related industries.
• Willingness and competency to support industrial trials and customer onboarding is a must.
• Strong understanding of materials technology and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify customer needs and translate them into actionable commercial opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to exploring new markets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An ideal candidate would have experience with metal coatings, electroplating in industrial applications, and some metallurgy knowledge. Â
• Able to understand and communicate the value of these improvements to the customer and provide proposals and economic recommendations for implementation. Â
• Job history with industrial electroplating companies or industrial equipment manufacturers would be desirable. Â
• An ideal candidate would have industry relationships (electroplating or industrial equipment manufacturers), understanding of supply chain entry points for our technology, and a good understanding of the industry tradeshow landscape. Â
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Business Administration.
• Experience in graphene, composites, or nanomaterial markets.
• Prior success in launching or scaling new technology-based products.
• Familiarity with sustainability, decarbonization, or energy transition initiatives.
• Experience in proposal development, customer engagement, and technical marketing.
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills for both technical and commercial audiences.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel (<20%) for customer meetings, conferences, and field visits.

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