Home-Based Account Manager — Advanced Materials & Growth

Merritt Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merritt Recruitment presents an exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional to drive growth in the UK medical manufacturing and advanced materials sectors. This home-based role involves national travel, building strong customer partnerships, and managing a dynamic product portfolio.

You will develop account strategies, engage with design houses, OEMs, and suppliers, and deliver value-driven solutions while collaborating with international teams.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and commercial background in advanced materials or related manufacturing.
• Experience in medical/healthcare regulated sectors is advantageous.
• Degree in polymer chemistry, materials science, engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven track record in account management, business development, technical sales, or solution-based selling.
• Willingness to travel nationally (approximately 40–60%).
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies aligned with growth objectives and commercial targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers across the UK medical manufacturing and advanced materials sectors.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers.
• Collaborate with design houses, OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage and grow a product portfolio, identify opportunities for new product introduction and market expansion.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers and deliver value-added solutions.
• Support wider business strategies through collaboration with international teams and regional stakeholders.
• Manage customer enquiries, opportunities, pricing discussions, and negotiations.
• Ensure CRM accuracy, pipeline visibility, and effective use of digital sales tools.
• Attend industry conferences and events to strengthen market presence and gather insights.

Skills

Technical sales

Account management

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Degree in polymer chemistry or related

Engineering degree

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Merritt Recruitment presents an exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional to drive growth in the UK medical manufacturing and advanced materials sectors. This home-based role involves national travel, building strong customer partnerships, and managing a dynamic product portfolio.

You will develop account strategies, engage with design houses, OEMs, and suppliers, and deliver value-driven solutions while collaborating with international teams.