UK Sales Agent

Home office based in the UK

Self‑Employed

Company Overview

Our client is an international polymer distribution/trading company partnering with leading polymer producers across Europe, the USA, Middle East and Asia. They supply a wide range of materials and operate from multiple locations in Europe and the Middle East.

Role

Recruit a professional sales agent to develop new business relationships and opportunities across the United Kingdom from products sourced in the Middle East, USA and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Utilise your existing network to drive new business opportunities into the company.
• Achieve sales and pricing objectives at the customer in terms of contribution margin, volume, customer share, cost management, bad debt and working capital.
• Cover the UK market; travel will be required across the UK.
• Capture relevant market information and represent the voice of the customer to the business.
• Identify opportunities, market segments and target clients to generate new leads.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, understand their business objectives and provide solutions to meet their requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective delivery of products and solutions to customers.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts to evaluate sales efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with a product portfolio of PE + PP prime and off‑spec polymers, with additional engineering grades.
• Complete light administrative duties; 95% focus should be on sales.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in polymers, sales, marketing or business management.
• A strong network in the polymer market with particular interest in PE and PP.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Track record of generating business, achieving sales targets and driving revenue.
• Experienced negotiator able to maximise margins and close deals.
• Well‑established network of UK customers.
• Self‑motivated, result‑driven and proactive in pursuing business opportunities.
• Sole trader / Self‑Employed.
• Understanding of CIF port, as there is no warehousing or site in the UK.

Eligibility (UK roles)

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Contact

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison: 0044 (0) 1789 207070