Technical Sales Manager

Benefits; Company Car + 30% KPI based Bonus scheme + Pension + Death in Service

Location – UK Nationwide, Remote/Home Office plus National Office (North Kent) when required.

Sector - Distribution, Specialty Chemicals, Composites, Advanced Materials

Type – Hybrid

Our Client is a distributor of specialty chemicals to high-growth sectors such as aerospace, defence, transportation and renewable energy. they are seeking a Sales Manager to sell raw materials to manufacturers that are producing composites and advanced materials, as opposed to supplying the completed product. Consideration will be given to those in a technical role (chemist or technical services) who have a sound knowledge of advanced materials or composites.

Responsibilities:

* Achievement of budget and KPI’s as set on an annual basis

* Management of key accounts by providing excellent commercial and technical awareness

* Business development by generating growth through customer acquisition, product acquisition and identifying new products for existing and new markets/applications

* Recording of customer data and interactions within a CRM System.

* Responsible for regular customer visits within their territory (but sometimes other geographies where applicable) with prompt reporting

* Responsible for working closely with the Company’s Principals, to provide the highest levels of service and representation

* Accurate reporting of sales figures and opportunity pipeline to senior management

* Future opportunities to take on Product Management responsibilities

* Representation of the company at trade events

* Work closely with the Customer Service Team to ensure the highest standards of customer care

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed