Area Sales Manager

Gabriel-Chemie; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading masterbatch producer is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to manage customer relationships across the UK. The role involves developing sales, identifying opportunities, and providing technical support in the plastics and packaging industries. Ideal candidates have B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. A competitive salary and collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in B2B sales within plastics, chemicals, packaging, or manufacturing.
• Comfortable with field-based role and travel.
• Able to discuss product performance confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand customer portfolio across the UK.
• Visit customers for technical guidance and support.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with technical and production teams across Europe.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Represent the company at trade shows and events.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Technical interpretation

Self-driven and proactive

Job description

Opportunity to join a market leading manufacturer with a global presence

About Our Client

Gabriel-Chemie is one of Europe’s leading masterbatch producers, with over 75 years of innovation in colouring and enhancing plastics. With headquarters in Austria and eight sites across Europe, they partner with global brands to deliver high-performance colour, additive, and sustainable material solutions. Their company combines deep technical expertise with a strong heritage of quality, creativity, and customer focus.

We’re now looking to strengthen Gabriel-Chemie’s UK commercial team with an experienced, proactive Area Sales Manager who can grow and nurture their customer relationships across the region.

Job Description

As the Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across the UK, managing key accounts, identifying new opportunities, and representing Gabriel-Chemie as a trusted technical partner. You will work closely with customers in packaging, plastics processing, manufacturing, and related industries to understand their needs and deliver solutions that support their operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and expanding a portfolio of customers across the UK
• Visiting customers regularly to provide technical guidance and commercial support
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Preparing quotations, proposals, and forecasts
• Collaborating with our technical and production teams across Europe
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
• Representing GC at trade shows, events, and customer demonstrations

The Successful Applicant

The successful Area Sales Manager will be:

• Experienced in B2B sales, ideally within plastics, chemicals, packaging, or manufacturing
• A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable managing a field-based role with regular travel
• Commercially sharp, proactive, and self-driven
• Able to interpret technical information and discuss product performance confidently
• Be able to visit the offices in Kent

What’s on Offer

On offer is a competitive base salary, plus package; as well as the opportunity to join an organisation that are renowned for their expertise and adopt a close knit, collaborative culture!

Contact

Amit Johal