Regional Sales Manager - Europe

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Regional Sales Manager to lead their Specialty Chemicals division across Europe. This remote-based role offers full autonomy and the chance to drive growth through innovative sales strategies. You'll engage directly with clients in diverse sectors, from plastics to battery materials, while collaborating with global teams to achieve sustainable market presence. If you have a technical background and a passion for sales, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar regional sales role with decision-making authority.
• Ability to manage distributors and drive new business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run regional sales for non-rubber specialty chemicals.
• Engage customers through consultative, technical sales methods.

Skills

Technical background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Sales experience in plastics, inks, coatings, or battery materials

Channel development skills

Excellent communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

• European, any location, home based role selling specialty chemical
• autonomous role, your to define, total freedom to make it what you can

About Our Client

A global leader in the production of advanced carbon materials and speciality chemicals, committed to innovation, sustainability, and high-performance solutions. Backed by significant investment and the development of the world's largest single-site, this is an exciting time to join a fast-growing business with a global outlook and a family-run feel.

Job Description

Regional Sales Manager - Europe Central/Western Europe - ( Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, UK, Scandinavia)We are looking for an experienced, pioneering, and flexible Regional Sales Manager to lead Speciality Chemicals - Non-Rubber division across Europe. This role will be responsible for driving growth through direct sales and channel management, working across a portfolio of products used in plastics, coatings, inks, and battery electrodes, among others.This is a high-impact, hands-on role offering full autonomy and business ownership. You'll work closely with our global HQ and regional counterparts to build sustainable growth in key European markets.The Regional Sales Manager will:

• Develop and run a regional sales success for non-rubber speciality chemicals across key European territories.
• Drive new business development through both direct engagement and distribution channels.
• Appoint, manage, and when necessary, exit distributors to ensure optimal market coverage and performance.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities in line with long sales cycles (up to 24 months).
• Engage customers through consultative, technical sales methods; regularly visit clients and industry contacts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and HQ teams to align goals and deliver on targets.
• Maintain strong market intelligence and identify barriers to entry; position company competitively across the region.
• Take ownership of all tasks necessary to achieve success, including those beyond a typical sales remit.

The Successful Applicant

The Regional Sales Manager will have:

• Technical background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering - ideally having started in a lab or technical role before transitioning to sales.
• Demonstrated success in a similar regional role with autonomous decision-making and end-to-end accountability.
• Experience selling into or working with customers in plastics, inks, coatings, or battery materials is highly desirable.
• Proven ability in channel development, including recruiting, training, and managing distributors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - proactive, hands-on, creative, and resilient in overcoming market barriers.
• Ability to thrive in a flat, fast-paced structure with limited hierarchy and broad responsibility.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures and functions.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe.

What's on Offer

Regional Sales Manager - Europe Remote based role - Central/Western Europe - ( Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, UK, Scandinavia)Salary is dependant on location as this varies considerably.