Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services

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

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in activated carbon products is seeking a Key Account Sales Manager. This role involves managing major accounts, working closely with sales teams, and provides an opportunity for career growth in a market focused on water and air purification. The ideal candidate will have technical sales experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Car or car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of activated carbon sales management experience.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing of activated carbon products.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop major accounts across the UK and Europe.
• Manage and grow existing accounts while developing new client relationships.
• Collaborate with regional sales teams and distribution networks.

Skills

Sales Management

Technical Expertise

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related Science

Business qualifications (preferred)

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

A Key Account Sales Manager is required at Carbon Activated Europe, part of the Carbon Activated Group, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of activated carbon products and services across various industries.

Due to growth in our European operations (Bristol UK, Dortmund Germany, Gdansk Poland), we are expanding our European sales team in the UK. You will have 3-5 years of activated carbon sales management experience in sectors like Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Remediation, Water, and Wastewater.

As a Key Account Sales Manager, you will develop major accounts across the UK and Europe, working with regional sales teams and distribution networks. You should have a proven track record in sales and marketing of activated carbon products, with the ability to grow accounts through technical expertise, collaboration, and partnerships.

Requirements include:

• Current role as a Key Account Sales Manager or similar, seeking wider responsibilities.
• Experience in relevant industry sectors.
• Ability to manage and grow existing accounts, develop new client relationships, and work with channel partners.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across Europe.
• Degree in Chemistry or related Science, with additional business qualifications preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to manage external teams and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated, data-driven, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

This role offers opportunities for career progression in a growing market focused on water and air purification. Success in this position can lead to further rewards and responsibilities.