Technical Sales Manager – Plastics

IN SEPTEMBER VISIT LISTGROVE AT PLAST MILAN (5-8 SEPT), KUNSTSTOFFENBEURS HOLLAND (20-21 SEPT) & INTERPLAS UK (26-28 SEPT)
GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Technical Sales Manager-Plastics
Location: Home-Office/ UK Based

Job ref: HS/61618

Sector: Polymers, Chemicals
Function: Sales

Client overview:

A global specialty chemicals distributor that offers a direct access to a large and diverse portfolio of innovative products.

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for the account management of the existing customer base. Maintenance and development of business relationships and new opportunities with key personnel, understanding forecasts and trends, managing contracts as well as identifying risks will be included in your daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

· Identify and develop new customers and opportunities, manage business development projects.
· Awareness and ability to work to sales and margin targets.
· Principal and supplier management.
· Identify opportunities for new products and new Principals in relevant market areas. Develop these opportunities in conjunction with the management team.
· Gather market intelligence and prepare market surveys.
· Reporting and admin functions related to the above including customer and supplier visit reports.
· Manage stocks for certain product ranges in conjunction with the Admin Office support.

Candidate Profile:

· Degree or equivalenting Chemistry, Polymer science or any commercial experience preferred.
· Technical knowledge of engineering thermoplastic formulations and processing preferred.
· Team player able to interact effectively at all business levels.
· Excellent clear concise communicator and problem-solver.
· Creative, Proactive, self-motivated, ability to work alone and flexible.
· High attention to detail and a strong organized approach.
· Comfortable with UK travel and occasional overseas

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Haydn Spires
Haydn.Spires@listgrove.com
01789 207070

CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.

Why select Listgrove?

· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· HR Qualified Professionals

THROUGHOUT 2023 & 2024 YOU CAN ALSO MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS:
Interpack Germany, Compounding World Expo Germany, NPE Orlando USA

Recruiting business leaders and functional specialists with the skills and knowledge to deliver a sustainable future.
Performance through People.
Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713