Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Key Account Sales Manager for activated carbon products and services. The role involves expanding sales within Europe while managing key accounts, and offering growth opportunities in a fast-paced market focused on air and water purification.

Benefits

Bonus

Car or car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in activated carbon sales management.
• Experience managing UK and European accounts.
• Strong IT, organizational, and self-motivated skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand major account development across the UK and Europe.
• Collaborate with regional sales teams and distribution networks.
• Travel 25-50% across Europe for client visits and trade shows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales Management

Technical Knowledge

Data-driven

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related Science

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, is seeking a Key Account Sales Manager to expand our European sales team, focusing on major account development across the UK and Europe.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of activated carbon sales management experience in sectors such as Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Remediation, Water, and Wastewater Filtration. You will collaborate with regional sales teams and distribution networks to grow existing accounts and develop new business, leveraging your sales expertise, technical knowledge, and industry relationships.

Qualifications

• Current role as a Key Account Sales Manager, Account Manager, or similar, seeking broader responsibilities.
• Experience in relevant industry sectors and managing UK and European accounts.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across Europe for client visits, trade shows, and training.
• Degree in Chemistry or related Science discipline, or equivalent industry experience with further business qualifications.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop external teams and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, data-driven, with excellent IT, organizational, and communication skills.

This role offers significant growth opportunities within a fast-growing market focused on clean water and air purification. Successful candidates will have the chance to develop major accounts, innovate, and advance their careers.