Technical Development Manager

Key Appointments; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals distributor is seeking a Technical Development Manager to lead technical development projects in the Personal Care sector. The successful candidate will require a degree in a Life Science field and experience in personal care formulation. This hybrid role offers flexible hours, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities, alongside key responsibilities such as providing technical guidance and managing customer relationships, all while supporting innovation in product development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell scheme

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Professional development through external training

Mental health support including free therapy

Physical wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in a Life Science field.
• Experience in personal care formulation and the chemical industry.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development projects with personal care customers.
• Provide technical guidance to R&D departments throughout the development cycle.
• Deliver presentations showcasing raw materials and formulation expertise.
• Manage relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Excellent organisation and time management

Strategic thinking with strong customer focus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in a Life Science field

Job description

Technical Development Manager

Overview

Home / Field Based

• TBC,
• Permanent / Full Time

Technical Development Manager - Personal Care

Full-Time | Permanent - Home-Based with Regular UK and European Travel

(Unable to offer sponsorship or accept applications from candidates on Graduate Visas)

We are working on behalf of a leading chemicals distributor to recruit a Technical Development Manager to support growth within the Personal Care sector.

THE ROLE

You’ll lead technical development projects with personal care customers, promoting the company's raw materials and services to drive product innovation and approvals.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Initiate and manage technical projects with personal care customers.
• Provide technical guidance to R&D departments throughout the development cycle.
• Deliver internal and external presentations showcasing raw materials and formulation expertise.
• Work collaboratively with account managers and suppliers on joint customer visits.
• Support formulation development activities in the company's application lab.
• Advise customers on formulation challenges and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain KPIs, visit schedules and an up-to-date opportunity pipeline.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Must-have :

• Degree in a Life Science field
• Experience in personal care formulation and the chemical industry
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strategic thinking with strong customer focus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Nice-to-have :

• Commercial awareness
• People-management experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Generous holiday allowance with buy / sell scheme
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working
• Professional development through external training and internal programmes
• Mental health support including free therapy / counselling
• Physical wellbeing initiatives and team challenges

A BIT ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established chemicals distributor operating across the UK and Europe. They supply the essential raw materials that go into everyday products such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, beauty items and cleaning solutions.

With strong technical expertise, a friendly culture and a commitment to innovation, they work closely with customers to support the next generation of consumer product development. As part of a wider group, they promote creativity, collaboration and inclusion throughout the organisation.

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