Sales Manager - Chemicals

Chester Permanent View Job Description
Lead a successful sales team, win new business, grow key accounts and drive commercial performance nationwide
  • Lead an established UK sales team
  • High-profile role with key customer ownership

About Our Client

Leading UK chemical manufacturer supplying bespoke chemical solutions across multiple industrial sectors.

Job Description

Looking for an experienced, hands-on Sales Manager to lead its UK sales function. You'll be responsible for winning new business, growing strategic accounts, developing the sales and customer service teams, and ensuring focus remains on the most commercially valuable opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the sales and customer service teams
  • Manage key customer relationships and major opportunities
  • Drive new business growth and account expansion
  • Identify and convert high-value enquiries
  • Oversee CRM utilisation and sales processes
  • Monitor sales performance, forecasting and profitability
  • Work cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer service



The Successful Applicant

A successful Sales Manager should have:

  • Sales people management background
  • Manufacturing or chemicals industry background preferred
  • Proven record of winning new business and growing accounts
  • Experience leading and developing successful sales teams
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Confident user of CRM systems and sales analytics
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Willingness to travel



What's on Offer

North West with regular UK travel. Permanent, full-time position. Flexible working..

£££ competitive basic salary

10% discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Generous company pension

Minimum 31 days' holiday including bank holidays

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Free onsite parking

Friendly and supportive working environment

Contact
Robert Gilmore
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7075786
Phone number
+441132437704

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Chester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Robert Gilmore
Consultant phone
+441132437704
Job reference
JN-082026-7075786