Speciality Chemicals Product Manager – UK Sales & Car

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals distributor is seeking a Product Manager for specialty chemicals. This role involves managing sales across the UK, developing market strategies, and building strong customer relationships. Candidates should have a relevant science degree, excellent communication skills, and experience in technical sales or purchasing. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers a negotiable salary plus benefits including a car, pension, and healthcare.

Benefits

Car

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• A few years in technical sales or purchasing.
• Experience in surface coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, and construction would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Awareness of industry specific legislation such as REACH.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales of specialty chemicals including resins and additives.
• Develop market for the specialty product range.
• Delivery of budgeted targets and KPIs.
• Build key relationships with customers and Principals.
• Travel within the UK and occasional international trips required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

IT literacy

Education

Science Degree in Chemistry / Polymer Science / Material Science / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM software

Job description

A leading chemicals distributor is seeking a Product Manager for specialty chemicals. This role involves managing sales across the UK, developing market strategies, and building strong customer relationships. Candidates should have a relevant science degree, excellent communication skills, and experience in technical sales or purchasing. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers a negotiable salary plus benefits including a car, pension, and healthcare.