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Product Manager (Speciality Chemicals for Coatings, Adhesives, Construction)

Salary:

Negotiable

Location:

North

Area: Northern Territory (North Wales-Stoke-Derbys-Notts-Lincs upwards)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + car + pension + healthcare

The Company: Chemicals Distributor

 

The Role:

  • My client is currently looking for a Speciality Product Manager who will manage the sales of specialty chemicals including resins and additives to manufacturers in the UK: surface coatings, paints, inks, adhesives and construction.
  • You will also have the Primary role in managing all aspects of a major global Principal as well as developing market for all of the additional specialities product range.
  • Delivery of budgeted targets and KPI’s as set
  • Increase revenue, gross margin and number of trading customers. Determine with the main Principal a business plan and actions required for growth in gross profit, year on year and in line with budgeted targets
  • Representation of the company at relevant trade exhibitions and specific events
  • Proactively provide business development proposals, properly qualified and quantified
  • Key relationship builder with customers, Principals and colleagues (all stakeholders)
  • Work closely with Specialities Team & QMS to ensure they meet customer and Principal requirements and enhance service levels to both
  • Travel both within the UK and occasional International (training and trade shows) will be required as part of this role
  • Develop and significantly expand their sales.

 

Requirements:

  • Science Degree in Chemistry / Polymer Science / Material Science / Chemical Engineering with a few years in technical sales or purchasing
  • Experience within the sectors surface coatings, paints, inks, adhesives and construction would be an advantage
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good communication and relationship building skills
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • Self-motivated and capable of managing your time effectively
  • The ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently
  • A good level of IT literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, also knowledge of CRM would be a bonus
  • Full UK driving licence required
  • Awareness of Industry specific legislation such as REACH, UK REACH, etc

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Contact Emma Ingham:

Emma Ingham

Specialist Recruitment Consultant
0161 443 0016

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