Innovation Manager - CASE

SRG; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established chemical distributor in the West Midlands is seeking an Innovation Manager to lead formulation projects for coatings and adhesives. The role offers a salary of £50,000 – £60,000 and requires a degree in Chemistry or a related subject. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a proactive customer service approach, along with a willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Direct experience in formulating coatings or adhesives for technical applications.
• Proven ability to provide technical support to customers in various settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage formulation projects focusing on customer and supplier needs.
• Identify USPs of various supplier raw materials.
• Formulate coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.
• Demonstrate innovation in showcasing raw materials.

Skills

Formulating coatings or adhesives

Technical support

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

Role Overview

Experienced coatings/adhesives formulation chemist looking to further develop their career at a well‑established chemical distributor in the West Midlands.

Title: Innovation Manager – CASE
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits
Term: Permanent

Benefits

Bonus scheme, private healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, and a 37.5 hour working week Monday‑Friday. Lots of potential to develop customer and supplier‑facing experience across the CASE market in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a wide range of formulation projects – both customer and supplier focused
• Identifying the USPs of a variety of supplier raw materials (amines, epoxy resins, adhesion promoters, defoamers, curing agents, etc.)
• Formulating coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomer products
• Demonstrating innovation to best showcase raw materials in finished formulations
• Attending customer and supplier visits to provide technical expertise alongside the sales team
• Travelling throughout the UK to visit customer and supplier sites
• Keeping abreast of product development and trends in the CASE market

Requirements

• Direct, recent experience of formulating coatings or adhesives for technical and bespoke applications
• Experience providing technical support to customers, remotely or via on‑site meetings
• Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related subject
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK to visit customer and supplier sites
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• A proactive approach and drive to deliver exceptional customer service

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please contact the recruitment team via the client portal or email your CV to the provided contact details.