Commercial Manager

Whitehall Recruitment LTD; Sutton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager in the specialty additives sector. This role involves developing strategies to achieve financial targets and leading a commercial team. Responsibilities include establishing relationships with customers and identifying growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Chemistry or Business and have a strong background in the chemical industry. Competitive salary and benefits, with required travel within the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Strong commercial background in the chemical industry.
• Experience managing a sales team with a proven track record.
• Understanding of additives and industry trends is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategies for growth.
• Lead and motivate the commercial team.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial strategy development

Market research

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Business

Job description

Commercial Manager – Specialty Additives – South East – Ref 2604

Our client is a well-established European marketing, sales and distribution organisation in specialty chemicals who wish to recruit a Commercial Manager within the specialty additives business. You will be responsible for leading and overseeing a team to achieve financial targets and drive business growth.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to achieve financial targets and expand market presence.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the commercial team to drive productivity and performance.
• Conduct regular reviews with the commercial team to ensure opportunities are followed up and supported in converting to sales.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and markets for growth.
• Drive project and new business pipeline development.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales efforts with overall business objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive analysis and customer needs.
• Monitor and analyse sales data and report on sales performance and market trends and implementing sales training programs for the team.
• Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and budgets to senior management.
• Ensure the team adheres to company policies and sales best practices.
• The role is office-based in the South East with regular national and European travel.

About You :

• Degree qualified in either Chemistry (or related subject), Business or equivalent experience.
• An understanding of the additives, polymers, adhesives and allied markets including industry trends, products and consumer preferences would be highly desirable.
• Strong commercial background in the chemical industry.
• Line management experience managing a local or global sales team, with a proven track record of successfully developing strategy and driving growth.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable and flexible.

In return our Client is offering competitive salary, great benefits, 25 days holiday.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries