Location: Field-Based, Europe & UK
An exciting opportunity to join a highly successful, growing chemical distributor, combining hands-on sales leadership with strategic responsibility for expanding a European business in the adhesives, sealants, and construction markets.
This is a high-impact, “player-coach” role where you’ll drive commercial growth while leading and developing a high-performing sales team across Europe. You’ll play a key role in shaping market strategy, strengthening customer relationships, and unlocking new opportunities.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver a commercial growth strategy across European markets
Drive revenue, volume, and margin performance across key sectors
Build and maintain strong technical and commercial relationships with customers and partners
Manage and convert a robust sales pipeline from lead generation to close
Identify and develop new business opportunities through market insight and analysis
Take ownership of key accounts and ensure strong engagement across stakeholders
Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows
Use CRM tools to track performance, forecast accurately, and manage opportunities
Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing European sales team
Coach and support team members to build technical knowledge and commercial capability
Candidate Profile
Degree in Chemistry or a related technical field
Background in adhesives, sealants, construction, or similar industrial markets is essential
Proven success in sales, business development, or key account management
Experience leading or mentoring commercial or technical teams is desirable and this is an ideal role for a move into managing a sales team
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth
Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage customers and stakeholders across European markets
Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus
Must have the right to work in Europe or UK, sponsorship not provided
Why Join?
Be part of a fast-growing, high-performing organisation with strong market momentum
Take on a visible leadership role with real influence on European growth strategy
Work with a dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious team
Opportunity to develop both commercially and professionally in a scaling business
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re a driven commercial leader looking to step into a strategic European role with genuine growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.