Sales Manager - Industrial Specialities

Listgrove; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent UK-based chemical manufacturer seeks a Sales Manager for the Industrial Specialties sector. This role involves leading the commercial strategy, managing customer relationships, and driving growth within the ink & coatings market. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical knowledge and commercial focus, with a track record of delivering business growth. This position offers the chance to work for a reputable company known for its innovation and sustainability efforts in the chemicals sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the commercial strategy for Industrial Specialties BU across assigned territories or key accounts.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for key regional and global customers, independently managing all aspects of the customer relationship.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the ink & coatings market.

Job description

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Sales Manager – Industrial Specialities

UK Based

Job ref: EG / 64399

Sector: Chemicals

Function: Sales

Location: UK

Client Overview

A leading independent UK-based chemical manufacturer, with a strong international reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Established in 1926, the company combines almost a century of manufacturing excellence with a forward-thinking approach to modern materials and specialty chemicals.

Role Overview

• To lead and independently drive the commercial success of the Industrial Specialties business unit portfolio. The Sales Manager will be responsible for owning customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and executing growth.
• The role requires a commercially focused, technically credible individual with a deep understanding of the ink & coatings market and a proven ability to deliver sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the commercial strategy for Industrial Specialties BU across assigned territories or key accounts.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for key regional and global customers, independently managing all aspects of the customer relationship.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunitie...