Sales Manager

Alchem are excited to be once again engaged as the search partner to a growing chemical business based in the North West. Specialising in both the distribution and manufacture of a number of chemical products and offering an impressive wide range of chemical manufacturing capabilities on behalf of its customer base.

We are currently recruiting for their construction materials division for an experienced and driven sales professional. You will be responsible for managing and nurturing existing business, as well as identifying and developing new, strategic opportunities. You will drive performance for the construction services business within the capabilities and capacity of the site and be instrumental in managing the full sales lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the strategic identification and execution of new business opportunities
• To discuss with both the technical and commercial departments of the customers to gain as much knowledge of product uses and the wider industry as possible to be able to advise them to ensure they retain their customers but also to help with potential further projects.
• Ensure sharing of information with the sales team to identify potential opportunities.
• Use application and industry knowledge to identify potential new markets.
• Follow up leads from the website, incoming enquiries and from any other source.
• Attend UK exhibitions, as required, and follow up leads.
• Ensure all activity is recorded and communicated within the business in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve the quality of service.
• Keep up to date on applications, the competition, the market and the developments within the company and its technical capabilities.
• Travel, as required, within the UK

The successful candidate

• Technical/Construction bias education (Desirable)
• Proven sales experience within construction materials or raw materials manufacturers
• Experience managing full sales cycle, exceptional relationship building skills and ability to maintain strong professional relationships
• A driven and motivated individual who will identify and seize upon business opportunities
• Ability to travel regularly to customers and potential customers across the UK as well as overnight stays for exhibitions etc. (Few times a year)

In return our client is offering a competitive salary, company car, 20% bonus and benefits package. (TBD)

This role will suit a self-driven individual, one who is ambitious and keen to grow their own career in a growing and agile business.

*Please kindly note, whilst we endeavour to respond to all candidate applications, due to the very high response rate across our various advertising campaigns, we may only be able to reply to candidates who match the position, thank you.

About us:

Alchem Partners are a UK based, international Search business, we pride ourselves on a personable and process driven approach ensuring the very best levels of service.

As acknowledged specialists in a number of disciplines, we support the Chemical and associated industries by providing a truly consultative service to our clients and candidates alike.