Technical Sales Manager – Additives, Pigments & Polymers

Location United Kingdom
Job type: Sales Manager
Salary: £Competitive salary plus benefits
Contact name: Amber Alexander

Contact email: amber@merrittrecruitment.com
Job ref: 382
Published: 6 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Location: Home-based to cover the South East

Our client is a trusted name in the distribution of specialty chemicals across the UK and Europe. With a broad portfolio serving markets such as Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Polymers, Inks, Construction, and more, they are now seeking a Technical Sales Manager to cove the South East. This is a home-based role ideal for a driven, technically competent sales professional with experience in chemicals or related sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow existing customer relationships across all relevant market sectors

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities

  • Maintain a healthy pipeline of projects in line with supplier expectations

  • Represent and promote the full product portfolio of products including additives, pigments, polymers and performance materials.

  • Conduct regular customer visits and virtual meetings to discuss technical solutions and drive sales

  • Attend internal sales meetings and occasional European supplier meetings

  • Stay current with market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs

Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven track record in technical sales, ideally within the specialty chemicals sector

  • Knowledge of the UK specialty chemicals industry and our clients key markets: Coatings, Adhesives, Polymers, Inks, Construction, etc.

  • Comfortable discussing technical products and solutions with both commercial and technical stakeholders

  • Based within the sales region preferred; otherwise must be willing to travel extensively and stay overnight as needed

  • Self-motivated, organised, and proactive in managing territory and time

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Valid UK driving licence

  • Must have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available.

In return our client is offering a competitive salary as well as health insurance, life insurance and a company car. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team and a great company culture where collaboration is just as important as performance.