Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Key Account Sales Manager for activated carbon products in Swindon. Ideal candidates will possess industry experience and leadership skills with a strong ability to manage and grow accounts. This role offers significant career progression in an expanding market.

Benefits

Car or Car Allowance

Bonus Structure

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of activated carbon sales management experience.
• Ability to develop new client relationships.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage major accounts across the UK and Europe.
• Work closely with regional sales and distribution teams.
• Focus on growing existing accounts and developing new ones.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Sales Skills

Technical Expertise

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related Science

Job description

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Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Carbon Activated Corp.

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

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 to diverse industries.

Due to growth in our European operations (Bristol UK, Dortmund Germany, and Gdansk Poland), we are expanding our European sales team by recruiting additional sales staff in the UK. Candidates should have 3-5 years activated carbon sales management experience in areas such as Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Remediation, Water, and Wastewater.

The role involves managing major accounts across the UK and Europe, working closely with regional sales teams and distribution networks. The ideal candidate will have proven success in sales and marketing of activated carbon products and services, with a focus on growing existing accounts and developing new ones through personal sales, technical expertise, and partnerships.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Key Account Sales Manager or similar, seeking a broader, commercially oriented role.
• Industry experience in Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage, Remediation, Water, Wastewater, or related fields.
• Ability to manage and grow accounts in collaboration with UK and European teams, and to develop new client relationships.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across Europe for customer visits, trade shows, and training.
• A degree in Chemistry or a related Science, with additional business qualifications and relevant industry experience.
• Strong leadership skills to coach and develop external teams, ensuring sales targets and customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, data-driven, with excellent IT, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to motivate, influence, and take ownership of tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, global manufacturer in a market with increasing demand for clean water and air. Success in this role offers potential for career progression and rewards.