Tokyo Chemical Industry UK LTD - Account Manager Laboratory Chemicals for the Region UK and Ireland

Bionow; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking an Account Manager for its laboratory chemicals division in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will handle sales, build customer relationships, and support laboratory managers. A Master's or Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field is required, along with strong sales and communication skills. This role offers independent work, personal development, and an attractive salary with travel benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Generous travel policy

Independent work opportunities

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, material sciences, or life sciences.
• Professional experience in sales and customer service is desirable.
• Willingness to travel within the sales area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all commercial matters in the territory.
• Sell laboratory products directly to end customers.
• Maintain existing customer relationships and acquire new customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

University degree in chemistry or related fields

Tools

MS Office programs

Job description

Overview

Tokyo Chemical Industry UK LTD - Account Manager Laboratory Chemicals for the Region UK and Ireland

Job Title: Account Manager Laboratory Chemicals for the Region UK and Ireland Category: Entry-level Closing Date: 31/12/2025

Tokyo Chemical Industry UK Ltd. is the European subsidiary of Tokyo Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., one of the leading manufacturers of laboratory chemicals in Japan. We can look back on over 50 years of experience as a producer of laboratory reagents and currently manufacture more than 30,000 different organic chemicals.

• You are our responsible contact for all commercial matters in your territory.
• You sell the laboratory product portfolio directly to end customers.
• You regularly visit customers in your sales area and answer to customer inquiries.
• You successfully maintain existing customer relationships and continuously acquire new customers.
• You are the contact person for laboratory managers, purchasing departments and other decision-makers at the companies and institutions you support.
• You carefully monitor the market, recognize trends and react to customer and market needs.
• You support the sales organization by maintaining and expanding the customer database and by regularly exchanging information within the team.

Your profile:

• You have a university degree (Master, PhD) in the field of chemistry, chemical engineering, material sciences, life sciences
• Initial professional experience in sales and customer service is desirable.
• You are looking for personal success and would like to use and develop your chemical- technical expertise outside of the laboratory.
• You are highly motivated and work on your own initiative.
• You are used to solving problems independently and making decisions independently.
• You are assertive, have negotiating skills and have very good communication skills.
• The willingness to travel within your sales area is required.
• The position to be filled requires very good written and spoken English skills.
• You are adept at using MS Office programs.
• You should already live in the sales region or will live there in the future.
• You have a driver's license.

We offer:

• A highly interesting sales role with in combination with working from your home office
• Independent work with plenty of room for personal development
• The chance to join an internationally important, growth-oriented company
• The opportunity to contribute and expand your scientific know-how
• An attractive salary and a generous travel policy

We are looking forward to having you in our team!