Sales Manager UK - Personal Care - #2185228

Sales Manager UK - Personal Care Chemicals
Permanent / Full-time
Home-based, with regular travel across the UK

Join a UK-based distributor of speciality chemicals with offices across Europe, supporting personal care customers with the ingredients and technical expertise behind products people use every day.

As UK Sales Manager you'll lead the national account management team, strengthen customer and supplier partnerships, and help shape the next stage of growth in an international, collaborative business.


THE ROLE
The successful candidate will lead and develop the UK Personal Care account management team, working with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues to achieve commercial targets and identify opportunities for growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the UK Personal Care account management team, setting clear objectives and providing regular coaching and support.
• Develop and deliver sales strategies to achieve volume, revenue and gross margin targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of existing customer accounts.
• Build strong relationships with customers and Principals, and monitor market trends, competitor activity and developments in the personal care industry.
• Prepare sales budgets, forecasts and pipelines in line with commercial objectives.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and maintain accurate reporting in D365 CE, including customer visit reports, trade agreements and sales pipelines.
• Work with internal teams to resolve customer queries and identify opportunities for growth.
• Support supplier strategies and joint business plans, including joint customer visits with Account Managers and Technical Development Managers.

ABOUT YOU

• At least 10 years' sales or sales management experience within the personal care industry.
• Experience in the chemical industry.
• Proven experience managing and developing people.
• Strong commercial awareness, strategic planning and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of personal care formulation development.
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• A degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to buy or sell holiday.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working.
• Professional development through external training and internal career development programmes.
• Mental health support, including free therapy or counselling.
• Physical wellbeing initiatives, activities and challenges.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Our client is a UK-based distributor of speciality chemicals, with offices across Europe. Its products are used in cosmetics, beauty products, pharmaceuticals and cleaning solutions. Customers benefit from its market knowledge and technical support to help develop new consumer products. The team is known for its collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging people to take responsibility, share ideas and find practical ways to get things done.

How to Apply
Apply with an update to date CV. If shortlisted, the hiring organisation will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.


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