UK Sales Manager

Listgrove Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in polymer compounding seeks a UK Sales Manager to drive sales and identify new business opportunities. The role involves collaboration with sales teams, managing customer relationships, and networking at industry events. Ideal candidates will have proven B2B sales experience, preferably in the polymers sector, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Five Decades of Market Intelligence

Unrivalled Industry Networks

Recognised International Brand

HR Qualified Professionals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in direct B2B sales.
• Experience in polymers and bio-based products preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive current and new sales opportunities within set budgets.
• Build and manage a pipeline of potential customers.
• Engage confidently with customers from SMEs and blue-chip companies.

Skills

B2B Sales

Communication

Networking

Job description

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

UK Sales Manager

Home-Based UK

Job ref: JH/63958

Sector: Polymers

Function: Sales

Location: Home-based UK

Client Overview:

Listgrove is working with a leader in polymer compounding, who has joined forces with a producer of bio-based products. The aim of this partnership is to drive a more sustainable product range into the plastics industry using the power of plants.

Role Overview:

Collaborate with the existing sales teams across both companies to support and drive ongoing projects, while identifying new business opportunities. Target brand owners to elicit their buy-in and promote the flow of business down to manufacturers.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive current and new sales opportunities within set budgets.
2. Work closely with technical teams to enable timely project completion.
3. Build and manage a pipeline of potential customers, tracking progress to conversion.
4. Network at conferences and trade shows to generate leads and drive sales.
5. Engage confidently with customers from SMEs and blue-chip companies.
6. Consider production costs, gross profit, freight, storage, credit insurance, and finance charges.
7. Target 15-20 customer meetings per month via face-to-face and online interactions.
8. Lead quarterly reviews of pipeline and sales activities.

Candidate Profile:

1. Proven experience in direct B2B sales.
2. Experience in relevant industries (Polymers, Recycled Polymers, Additives), preferably with some focus on bio-based products.
3. Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
4. Comfortable with overseas travel.
5. Strong communication skills.

Note: For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required upon application.

Application Process:

Contact Jason Hutchison at [e-mail] or call 0044 (0) 1789 207070. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

Why choose Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International Brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

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For more information, visit www.listgrove.com.

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