Senior Sales Executive

JR United Kingdom; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer of specialist organic and fine chemicals is looking for a driven Senior Sales & Business Development Executive. The role emphasizes technical sales and account management with opportunities for progression in a growing international company, incorporating a hybrid work setup after initial training.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Chemistry with a minimum of a BSc.
• 2+ years in a technical sales or business development role.
• Experience in fine chemicals, pharma, or electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing portfolio of chemical customers.
• Handle technical enquiries and prepare quotations.
• Identify new business opportunities in pharma and electronics.

Skills

Technical Sales

Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Chemistry (minimum BSc)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Senior Sales & Business Development Executive

About the Company

A well-established UK-based manufacturer and exporter of specialist organic and fine chemicals is seeking a driven and commercially minded Senior Sales & Business Development Executive. With a strong heritage in complex synthesis—particularly in fluorinated and high-pressure chemistry—this company supplies critical intermediates and custom materials to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, electronics, and agrochemical businesses.

They offer both a comprehensive product catalogue and bespoke manufacturing capabilities, servicing a global client base that includes biotech firms, CROs, academic institutions, and advanced manufacturing companies.

The Role

This is a strategic, customer-facing role for a commercially astute individual with technical expertise and the ambition to grow into a more senior commercial position. The successful candidate will begin with a strong emphasis on technical sales and account management and gradually move into a more expansive business development remit, identifying and nurturing new commercial opportunities.

The initial 3–6 months will be spent on-site at the company’s Runcorn facility to develop product and process knowledge. Following this, a hybrid work pattern (c. 3 days on site per week) will be introduced, balancing office presence with client-facing activity across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of chemical customers across target sectors
• Handle inbound technical enquiries and prepare tailored quotations
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across pharma, electronics, and agricultural markets
• Collaborate with internal technical, production, and logistics teams to deliver on client needs
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with customers regarding lead times, production status, and pricing
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings
• Support marketing efforts, including the development of targeted sales collateral
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing the commercial strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Chemistry (minimum BSc)
• 2+ years of experience in a technical sales, account management, or business development role in the chemical industry
• Exposure to selling fine chemicals into the pharmaceutical, agricultural, or electronic materials sectors is strongly preferred
• Confident communicator with strong commercial instincts and a consultative approach
• Comfortable managing customer relationships and complex technical discussions
• Able to travel across the UK and Europe without restriction
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience using SAP is advantageous
• Fluency in English required; additional European language skills a bonus

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid working after initial onboarding period
• Performance-based bonus
• Opportunities for progression in a growing international business

If you’re looking to join a technically progressive company with global reach—and you have the scientific and commercial grounding to drive growth—this could be a highly rewarding opportunity.