Regional Sales Manager - Composites and Plastics

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