Technical Sales Manager - Polymers

Technical Sales Manager - Polymers role, based in West Midlands. Requiring a degree in Chemistry (or similar), as well as a desire to work in a commercial environment, with commercial experience desirable but not essential. Candidates who are looking to transition from a laboratory-based role are encouraged to apply, as are recent Chemistry graduates.

Title: Technical Sales Manager - Polymers

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) + commission

SRG are working with a leading chemicals distribution company, supplying raw materials such as additives, pigments, minerals and catalysts into a range of polymer markets. They have built up strong relationships with a number of leading chemical manufacturers and a large portfolio of speciality products. They are now looking to hire a Technical Sales Manager - Polymers on a permanent basis at their site in West Midlands, with travel expected. This role will suit candidates with proven experience within a technical sales role, although applications are welcome from candidates with strong technical knowledge in polymers currently in a laboratory based, as well as recent chemistry graduates passionate about moving into technical sales.

Benefits: A well-established and successful company offering an opportunity for someone to utilise their knowledge and passion for chemistry in a commercial environment. Extensive training, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, commission scheme and company car.

Role / Description

• Account management - maintaining and developing strong relationships with existing customers,
  • This includes responsibility for several industry groups, primarily in the field of polymers (thermoplastics, rubber, thermosets, composites)
• Source new sales opportunities through responding to and qualifying inbound leads
• Identify new business opportunities through prospecting and market research
• Support the marketing strategy by producing engaging technical articles and multimedia

Requirements

• Minimum degree in Chemistry or similar
• An interest in sales, business development or customer-facing roles
• Experience in business development/commercial experience is highly desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence and willing to travel regularly
• Confident with excellent communication and writing skills

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to . For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

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