Industrial Specialties Sales Manager - UK

Listgrove Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager for its Industrial Specialties division. This role involves driving commercial success, managing key customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities within the specialty chemicals sector. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in B2B chemical sales, particularly in ink and coating applications, demonstrating strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. A degree in a relevant field is preferred. The position requires willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in specialty chemicals sales.
• Strong background in inks, coatings, and performance additives.
• Comfortable working across various functions to deliver customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for the Industrial Specialties business unit.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for key customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

B2B chemical sales

Relationship building

CRM platforms

Market insight

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading independent chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager for its Industrial Specialties division. This role involves driving commercial success, managing key customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities within the specialty chemicals sector. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in B2B chemical sales, particularly in ink and coating applications, demonstrating strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. A degree in a relevant field is preferred. The position requires willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.