Business Manager Chemicals

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Customer Relationship Management Sales Chemical Industry Resins Communication Skills Negotiation Skills Project Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Manager Chemicals

Our client is a leading distributor of Resins and associated products to the Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Construction markets. They are now seeking a Business Manager Chemicals. This position is a full-time permanent role reporting to the Managing Director, joining a small, proactive and fast-paced team. This position will be field/home based and location within the UK is flexible. The role will require regular contact and visits to customers in the UK as well as occasional visits to their offices.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Managing and developing current customers, achieving budget for growth and profit.
    • Assisting customers with solution-based sales.
    • Expanding the current department focusing on new customer sectors and principal development.
    • Supporting principles and customers with extensive technical understanding and experience in this sector. Attention to detail is essential.
    • Assisting with exhibitions and all sales enquiries from clients.
    • Raising purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers and sourcing.
    • Field-based role with the ability to travel at least once per week to our clients' offices either in London or the Northwest. Overseas travel may be requested on an occasional basis.
    • Ensuring correct process and documentation is provided for customers including shipping and order processing.
    • Working with all stakeholders in the wider team taking full responsibility ensuring margins and sales are maintained.
    • Actioning and remedying non-conformances when they arise.
    • Reporting to Sales Director and broader team on margins, analysis, projects and market trends.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • Educated to BSc level (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline.
    • Proven track record and experience in the Chemical Industry.
    • Ideally technical and commercial experience of Resins and CASE products to the sector.
    • Experience of working with ERP systems (SAP is desirable) and business intelligence software.
    • Excellent communication skills - essential.
    • Full driving licence.

    In return, our client is offering a competitive package including a basic salary of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum plus car allowance, bonus and benefits.

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