Sales Director

EPM Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive growth and strengthen its presence in the UK market. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable sales leadership and a strong background in specialty chemicals, particularly polyamides and plastics. Key responsibilities include managing key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams. The role offers a highly competitive salary, bonus, and a company car, along with extensive travel within the UK.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus

Company car

Strong corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing complex sales cycles and achieving significant revenue growth.
• Strong background in specialty chemicals, with expertise in polyamides and plastics.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Excellent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and grow relationships with key accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Analyze industry trends and develop strategic sales plans.
• Drive sales performance to meet and exceed targets.
• Provide consultative support to clients with technical expertise.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Industry Knowledge in specialty chemicals

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Mobility

Job description

Overview

EPM Scientific has partnered exclusively with a global leader in high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. We are seeking an accomplished Sales Manager to drive strategic growth and strengthen our presence in the UK market.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Leadership: Oversee and grow relationships with key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships and revenue growth.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities across industrial applications and consumer goods markets.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal technical and marketing teams to deliver tailored solutions and maximize client satisfaction.
• Market Positioning: Analyze industry trends and competitor activity to develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Revenue Accountability: Drive sales performance to meet and exceed targets, reporting directly to senior leadership.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage knowledge of polyamides and plastics applications to provide consultative support to clients.

Qualifications

• Proven Sales Leadership: Demonstrable experience managing complex sales cycles and achieving significant revenue growth.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong background in specialty chemicals, with expertise in polyamides and plastics (including injection molding and part design).
• Commercial Acumen: Ability to develop strategic plans and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Communication Skills: Excellent English (verbal & written); additional European languages are a plus.
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence (company car provided); willingness to travel extensively within the UK.

Benefits

Package: Highly competitive salary + bonus + car + strong corporate benefits.