Strategic Business Manager - Key Accounts & Partnerships

Lake Chemicals & Minerals Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Chemicals & Minerals Ltd is seeking a seasoned technical salesperson to expand our UK market presence. You will build long-term relationships with key customers and promote Lake’s value through compelling sales propositions.

You will also establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure positive long-term contributions, while supporting marketing and sales initiatives across core product groups.

Qualifications

• Seasoned technical salesperson with UK market knowledge.
• Experience in developing customer formulations and meeting purchasing requirements.
• Business acumen to attract and develop manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Make ~140 customer visits per year to develop ~50 key accounts.
• Record sales information daily in CRM system.
• Develop key markets across Personal Care, Cosmetics & HI&I.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers, brands, and formulators.
• Flawlessly execute sales and marketing activities.
• Ensure UK stock levels are adequate.
• Communicate reports, sales figures and market information to supplier partners.
• Cultivate new supplier partners aligned with division strategy.

Skills

Technical sales

UK market knowledge

Education

BSc or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Lake Chemicals & Minerals Ltd is seeking a seasoned technical salesperson to expand our UK market presence. You will build long-term relationships with key customers and promote Lake’s value through compelling sales propositions.

You will also establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure positive long-term contributions, while supporting marketing and sales initiatives across core product groups.