Sales Representative

Position: Sales Representative Location: Cheshire (Hybrid) Salary: £35k basic + bonus Company: Global Chemicals Solutions The Role: * This exciting opportunity will typically suit someone from an internal sales background looking to move into the field or an early career candidate with relevant B2B sales experience looking for a progressive role within the global chemicals industry * Reporting into the UK Sales Managers, this is a hands-on role within a rapidly growing specialty chemical manufacturing business. * The role offers a good career path into a global commercial role for the successful applicant. * Service and further develop existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling, etc. * Use appropriate routes to market and market research to identify and develop new accounts and business opportunities * Identify the UK’s emerging markets and market shifts while maintaining awareness of new products and competition status. * Achieve company and personal objectives by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals, analysing performance data and researching industry trends/needs * Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands their customer base and the company’s reach within the UK * Maintain a strong awareness of competitor status, products, activity, pricing, market trends, marketing techniques/activities * Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. * Represent the company at Industry specific events and remain knowledgeable of key market and industry trends * Manage sales pipeline to drive new business opportunities and meet agreed objectives * Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships Requirements: * The successful candidate will have experience in a similar B2B sales role with a track record of developing and executing sales strategies to grow product sales performance and profit. * The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, proactive by nature and customer focused, with the drive and ability to operate in the field with minimum supervision throughout the UK. * A minimum of three years’ B2B sales experience in the chemical industry with a manufacturer or Distributor * Degree qualification in chemistry/chemical engineering or related technical subject OR QBE * Experience / knowledge of the full 360 sales process an advantage * Successful track record in B2B sales or account management and business development activities, upselling, cross-selling etc * Credible customer facing skills, highly organised with strong time management skills, commercial acumen and the ability to build trusted business relationships * A tenacious and proactive self-starter, who is results driven with a genuine passion for sales and excellent communication skills * Interests in the global chemical market a plus * Valid UK Driver’s License essential and willingness to travel up to 50% of your time to meet customers * Knowledge/experience in the field of surfactants, antifoam agents, silicone emulsions * Experience in applications such as water treatment, coatings, construction, printing, food & beverage or adhesives