Overview
In this field-based role, you will promote specialty chemical ingredients to personal care manufacturers and manage a defined Midlands/South England territory. You’ll work closely with technical and internal sales teams to deliver tailored, profitable solutions that support sustainable growth. You drive new business, nurture key accounts, and stay ahead of market trends to maintain a competitive edge. This position combines field sales with cross-functional collaboration in a well-established chemical distribution business that supports career progression.
Pay / Benefits
- company car/car allowance
- bonus
- competitive salary
- benefits
Responsibilities
- Promote a diverse portfolio of specialty chemical ingredients to manufacturers in the personal care sector
- Manage and grow a defined territory, building long-term customer relationships
- Identify and convert new business opportunities across the Midlands and South
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including technical sales managers and market specialists
- Maintain accurate records using CRM, including visit reports, pricing updates, and opportunity tracking
- Monitor market trends and report on competitor activity
Key requirements
- Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within personal care or chemical ingredients
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a customer-focused approach
- Commercially astute, self-motivated, and results-driven
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- customer-focused
- negotiation
- self-motivated
- communication
- experience in B2B sales in personal care or chemical ingredients
- CRM usage
External Account Manager employer: D R Newitt & Associates
Join a dynamic and collaborative team at a leading manufacturer in Lancashire, where your sales expertise will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary of circa £25k plus OTE commission, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and future progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving industry.
