Chemical Sales Manager - Personal Care

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chemical Distributor in Manchester is seeking a Chemical Sales Manager for the Personal Care sector. The role involves managing accounts and developing new business in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have experience in B2B sales and a background in cosmetic technology. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a fully expensed company car.

Benefits

Creative freedom

Supportive culture

Collaborative team environment

Fully expensed company car

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales within the personal care ingredients sector.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Drive sales targets within the competitive cosmetics industry.
• Support existing clients and seek new business opportunities.
• Manage sales operations independently.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Chemical Sales Manager - Personal Care, Manchester

Client:

5:01 Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

CHEMICAL SALES MANAGER – COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a background in raw chemical ingredients within Cosmetics & Personal Care.

Our client, a leading Chemical Distributor based in Manchester, offers a wide range of innovative raw materials to manufacturers and brands in the personal care market.

We have two opportunities in Personal Care, located in the North and South of the UK. Both roles involve managing an existing account base and focusing on business development to acquire new clients.

Experience in a field-based role with raw chemical ingredients is essential.

This role offers a competitive salary and a performance-based bonus structure.

Responsibilities:

• Drive sales targets within the competitive cosmetics industry.
• Enhance revenue and build long-term customer relationships through excellent customer service, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Support existing clients and seek new business opportunities through client visits, trade shows, marketing initiatives, and networking.
• Receive support from R&D, marketing, sales, logistics, and customer support teams.
• Manage sales operations independently, including customer analysis, proposals, pricing, negotiations, and sales tracking.
• Gather customer and market insights, monitor market opportunities, and assess competitor activities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in cosmetic technology.
• Experience in B2B sales within the personal care ingredients sector.
• Willingness to travel and adaptable to different environments.
• Exceptional listening, communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Focus on building relationships and providing solutions.
• Persistence, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Familiar with MS Office, data protection, ISO standards, and workplace safety.

Why work with this company?

• Creative freedom and autonomy in a diverse role.
• Supportive culture promoting work-life balance.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Fully expensed company car.