At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth in the chemical sector while managing customer relationships.
- Company: Leading chemical distributor with a proactive and fast-paced team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Field-based role with opportunities for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the chemical industry.
- Qualifications: BSc in a relevant scientific discipline and experience in the chemical industry.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client is a leading chemical distributor of Resins and associated products to the Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Construction markets. They are now seeking a Business Development Manager Chemicals. This position is a full-time permanent role reporting to the Commercial Director, joining a small, proactive and fast-paced team. This position will be field/home based and location within the UK is flexible.
The role will require regular contact and visits to customers in the UK as well as occasional visits to their offices.
Job Purpose
This role is technical as well as commercial, assisting the Sales Director, who is responsible for a wide array of products to clients across the UK and globally, growing the already successful business, looking at new customer sectors and principal development.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and developing current customers, achieving budget for growth and profit.
- Assisting customers with solution-based sales.
- Expanding the current department focusing on new customer sectors and principal development.
- Supporting principles and customers with extensive technical understanding and experience in this sector.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Assisting with exhibitions and with sales enquiries from clients.
- Raising purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers and sourcing.
- Field-based role with the ability to travel across the UK to meet customers weekly, as well as occasional visits to our clients' offices which are based in London and the Northwest.
- Overseas travel may be requested on an occasional basis.
- Ensuring correct process and documentation is provided for customers including shipping and order processing.
- Working with all stakeholders in the wider team taking full responsibility ensuring margins and sales are maintained.
- Actioning and remedying non-conformances when they arise.
- Reporting to Sales Director and broader team on margins, analysis, projects and market trends.
Qualifications and Experience
- Educated to BSc level (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Technical and Sales experience in the Chemical industry (essential).
- Proven track record and experience in the Chemical Industry.
- Experience of working with ERP systems (SAP is desirable) and business intelligence software.
- Excellent communication skills - essential.
- Full driving licence.
In return, our client is offering a competitive package including a basic salary of around £50,000 per annum plus car allowance, bonus and benefits. (Salary is very negotiable and dependent on experience). Please email your C.V to Louise, Director at Atom Scientific Recruitment Ltd.
Sales / Technical Business Development Manager Chemical in North East employer: Atom Scientific Recruitment Ltd
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, they provide ample opportunities for professional development within the fast-paced chemical distribution sector. The flexible field/home-based role allows for a healthy work-life balance while engaging with diverse customers across the UK, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
Contact Details:
Atom Scientific Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
