Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Key Account Sales Manager for activated carbon products, offering a salary up to £60k plus bonuses and benefits. The role involves account development, industry-specific sales experience, and significant travel across Europe, supporting growth in their operations.

Benefits

Bonus

Car or car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of activated carbon sales management experience.
• Experience in Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, and related sectors.
• Ability to manage and grow accounts, and work with channel partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop major accounts across the UK and Europe.
• Work closely with regional sales teams and distribution networks.
• Travel 25-50% across Europe for customer engagements.

Skills

People management

Self-motivated

Communication

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

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

Due to growth in our European operations (Bristol UK, Dortmund Germany, Gdansk Poland), we are expanding our European sales team by recruiting additional sales staff in the UK. You will have 3-5 years of activated carbon sales management experience in areas such as Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Remediation, Water Purification, and Wastewater Filtration. As a Key Account Sales Manager, you will develop major accounts across the UK and Europe, working closely with regional sales teams and distribution networks. You should have successful sales and marketing experience in activated carbon products and services, with a proven ability to grow accounts through personal sales drive, technical expertise, collaboration, and partnerships.

Requirements:

• Currently working as a Key Account Sales Manager or similar role, seeking wider commercial responsibilities.
• Experience in industry sectors like Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Remediation, Water, Wastewater, and related products.
• Ability to manage and grow existing accounts, develop new clients, and work with channel partners, agents, and distributors.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across Europe for customer visits, trade shows, conferences, and training.
• Degree in Chemistry or related Science, or equivalent experience supported by business qualifications.
• Strong people management, coaching, and training skills for external teams.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, data-driven, with good IT and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to motivate, influence, and take ownership of tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, global manufacturer and distributor in a market with significant potential for growth. Successful candidates will have opportunities for career progression and rewards.