Business Development Executive

ReAgent Chemical Services; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned chemical manufacturer in Runcorn is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to support inbound enquiries and grow revenue. The ideal candidate has two years of sales experience preferably in the chemical sector, excellent negotiation skills, and a good working knowledge of chemistry. Responsibilities include customer visits and trade show attendance, offering a dynamic work environment with generous benefits including holiday and pension.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Minimum 31 days holiday

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Free onsite parking

Friendly workplace

Long-term service benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer-facing sales, ideally in the chemical industry.
• At least two years of sales experience with good knowledge of chemistry.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in business dealings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and increase sales of bespoke chemical products.
• Conduct regular customer visits, including trade shows.
• Engage with customers to retain and grow business relationships.

Skills

Customer-facing sales experience

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Integrity and professionalism

Knowledge of chemistry

Job description

Overview

Term: Full-time, permanent

Location: Runcorn, on site, with travel

Salary: £30,000-£36,000 per annum, plus bonus & car allowance

Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday

Description of the role: We are looking for a driven and energetic Business Development Executive to join our sales team at ReAgent. This role is ideal for individuals with a scientific background and experience in sales and customer relationship management. You will support both inbound enquiries and existing customers, helping to grow revenue in a high-growth, ambitious business. The role combines office-based sales activity with customer visits and attendance at trade shows, offering variety in day-to-day tasks and the chance to make a significant impact on business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and increase sales of bespoke chemical products
• Conduct regular customer visits, including to customer sites and trade shows
• Engage with customers to retain and grow existing business relationships
• Process customer enquiries, provide quotations, and ensure timely follow-up
• Provide technical support to the sales administration team
• Manage time effectively to meet customer needs and achieve sales targets

Required skills & experience

• Proven experience in customer-facing sales, ideally in the chemical industry
• At least two years of sales experience with a good working knowledge of chemistry
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• High level of integrity and professionalism in all business dealings
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Familiarity with quality management systems and chemical supply legislation (e.g. CLP regulations) is advantageous

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a good working knowledge of chemistry and relevant sales experience in the chemical industry are essential.

Benefits

• Generous company pension
• Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Free onsite parking
• Friendly place to work
• Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance

About ReAgent

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products, and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer.