Global Sales Specialist - Chemicals (VP Sales, Chemicals)

Argus; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the global energy and commodity markets seeks a Global Sales Specialist for the Chemicals sector based in London. This high-impact role focuses on driving growth, building long-term client relationships, and using strategic insights to penetrate new markets. The ideal candidate will bring substantial B2B sales experience, a solid understanding of chemical products, and excellent communication skills to represent the company effectively in various industry settings.

Benefits

Competitive salary and commission scheme

Group pension scheme

Group healthcare and life assurance scheme

Flexible working environment

25 days holiday increasing to 30 days

Subsidised gym membership

Season ticket travel loans

Cycle to work scheme

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in the chemical sector.
• Strong knowledge of base chemical products and market dynamics.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across product portfolio.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to inform strategy.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business or related field

Master’s degree (a plus)

Job description

Global Sales Specialist - Chemicals

(VP Sales, Chemicals)

Holborn, London, UK.

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What we’re looking for

Are you a driven and strategic thinker with a passion for the chemical industry? We’re looking for aChemicals Sales Specialistto spearhead growth and unlock new opportunities across our chemical product portfolio. This is a high-impact role focused on expanding our market presence and building long-term client relationships.

What will you be doing

• Work alongside the Account Managers on leads and new business opportunities
• Roll out global New Business Themes
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in base chemicals
• Build and nurture relationships with prospective clients and industry stakeholders. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy
• Working with internal stakeholders to build tailored solutions for our clients, to drive revenue growth
• Deliver persuasive presentations and tailored solutions to potential clients
• Track sales performance and provide regular pipeline updates
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and networking events

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s a plus)
• 5+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in the chemical sector
• Strong knowledge of base chemical products, applications, and market dynamics
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing new markets
• Pro-active, agile and able to work at pace
• Comfortable reviewing data to identify trends, opportunities and challenges
• Superb communicator, one-to-one and with groups, at all seniority levels
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Able to work effectively in a matrix organisation, using influencing and engaging colleagues to achieve your objectives
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel as needed

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company commission scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive internal and external training

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argusis committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,disabilityor veteran status.