Key Account Sales Manager – Activated Carbon Products and Services

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

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Key Account Sales Manager specializing in activated carbon products. The role involves managing major accounts and driving sales growth across Europe. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and a strong sales track record within various sectors, contributing to a vital market focused on clean water and air purification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in activated carbon sales management.
• Experience in sectors like Air Filtration, Biogas, Chemicals, Food and Beverage.
• Strong IT, organizational, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage major account development across the UK and Europe.
• Collaborate with sales teams and distribution networks.
• Grow existing accounts and develop new client relationships.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Development

Communication Skills

People Management

Data-Driven Approach

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, part of the Carbon Activated Group, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of activated carbon products and services.

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. You will have three to five 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 responsible for major account development across the UK and Europe, you will collaborate with regional sales teams and distribution networks. You should have a successful sales and marketing track record in activated carbon products and services, with the ability to grow accounts through personal sales drive, technical expertise, and partnerships.

Requirements:

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

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, world-class manufacturer in a market with increasing demand for clean water and air purification. Success can lead to career progression and rewards.