LOCATION: UK Home Office Based
Exciting commercial role with a successful, established and growing chemical distributor to develop new business and manage existing accounts within manufacturing industries that are producing composites (including polyester and epoxy fibre reinforced products), thermosets, plastics, compounding and masterbatch. You will promote a specialist portfolio of products and work with a sourcing and commercial team to drive forward sales and diversify the product portfolio and customers.
The successful candidate will have a technical understanding of the requirements of producers of these products as well as a proven track record in new business development. Communication skills and drive and determination are required along with good organisational skills.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the UK Sales Manager
Achievement of budget and KPI’s as set on an annual basis
Frequent travel in the UK and Ireland
Management of key accounts
Business development by generating growth through customer acquisition, product acquisition and identifying new products for existing and new markets/applications
Able to work closely with the Company’s Principals
Representation of the company at trade events
Candidate Profile:
Experience selling to manufacturing industries
A chemistry qualification plus a relevant technical background
Strong commercial acumen with an ability to identify new business and margin growth opportunities
Ideally worked in chemicals distribution
Able to build rapport and work collaboratively with all internal stakeholders as well as customers, new client opportunities and principals
Solution selling skills
Right to work within the UK is essential
Able to regularly visit the Head Office and commercial team in Southern England
Full UK driving license is essential
Our client provides an exciting and fast-moving environment aligned with good business growth. They are looking for an outstanding and passionate individual who will make a difference. Attractive salary, car, bonus and generous pension scheme are on offer.