Hybrid European Account Manager – Speciality Chemicals

Merritt Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merritt Recruitment is seeking an Internal Account Manager for the speciality chemicals and advanced materials sector, based in Greater Manchester with office-based work and one day per week of remote flexibility.

You will combine chemistry or materials science expertise with account management, developing opportunities across European markets, building strong customer relationships and supporting targeted sales campaigns.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in technical sales and account management.
• Commercially aware, organized and proactive.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across designated European markets and industrial sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, including manufacturers, formulators and industrial businesses.
• Identify potential customers, applications and products, progressing opportunities from initial enquiry through to conversion.
• Support targeted sales and marketing campaigns to generate leads and develop existing markets.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, tracking customer interactions, sales pipelines and opportunity progress.
• Work closely with internal technical, marketing, supply chain and operational teams to support customer requirements.
• Provide regular updates on sales activity, market developments and pipeline performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Technical sales

Account management

Business development

Education

Chemistry or Materials Science degree

Job description

Merritt Recruitment is seeking an Internal Account Manager for the speciality chemicals and advanced materials sector, based in Greater Manchester with office-based work and one day per week of remote flexibility.

You will combine chemistry or materials science expertise with account management, developing opportunities across European markets, building strong customer relationships and supporting targeted sales campaigns.