Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Key Account Sales Manager to boost growth in Europe. The role involves managing major accounts, leveraging strong sales skills in sectors like Air Filtration and Water Purification, with opportunities for career advancement and competitive rewards.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Bonus structure

Career progression opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in activated carbon sales management.
• Ability to manage and grow accounts.
• Strong people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage major accounts across the UK and Europe.
• Work closely with sales teams and distribution networks.
• Develop new and existing accounts through personal sales efforts.

Skills

Sales management

Account development

Communication

Leadership

Technical expertise

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related Science discipline

Job description

Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services

Salary up to £60k (Depending on experience) + bonus, car or car allowance + benefits

Location: United Kingdom, Home based

Job Description:

Carbon Activated Europe, part of the Carbon Activated Group, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of activated carbon products and services, is seeking a Key Account Sales Manager to support our growth in Europe. The role involves managing major accounts across the UK and Europe, working closely with regional sales teams and distribution networks.

Candidates should have 3-5 years of activated carbon sales management experience in sectors such as Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Remediation, Water Purification, and Wastewater Filtration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a successful sales track record, technical expertise, and the ability to develop new and existing accounts through personal sales efforts, collaboration, and partnerships.

Requirements:

• Currently in a Key Account Sales or Account Manager role, seeking wider commercial responsibilities.
• Experience in relevant industry sectors.
• Ability to manage and grow accounts, develop new clients, and work with channel partners.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across Europe for client visits, trade shows, and training.
• Degree in Chemistry or related Science discipline, with relevant industry experience and possibly additional business qualifications.
• Strong people management skills, capable of coaching and developing external teams.
• Self-motivated, data-driven, with excellent IT, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

This role offers opportunities for career progression and rewards based on performance, in a growing market for clean water and air purification products and services.