Technical Sales Representative

Location Manchester
Discipline: Life Sciences, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Job type: Sales Assistant / Internal Sales
Salary: £From 28k + Bonus & Benefits
Contact name: Amber Alexander

Contact email: amber@merrittrecruitment.com
Job ref: 337
Published: 5 days ago

​We have an exciting opportunity as a Technical Sales Representative at a chemical distribution company. The range of industries they supply to is broad including personal care, health and nutrition and cleaning products to name a few. They are now seeking a candidate who will be responsible for technical sales, growing existing business and seeking new opportunities. Based in the Manchester head office, you will provide technical/project leadership and innovative solutions, supporting product development and preparation of client deliverables that meet current local, regional and ICH regulatory and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and execute business development plans for new & existing accounts

  • Occasional travel in the UK & Europe visiting existing and new potential clients and exhibitions

  • Research and plan new project opportunities

  • Knowledge and management of regulatory & compliance needed for all products e.g., REACh requirements

  • Identify and execute profitable sales opportunities creating win/win scenarios

  • Be able to identify gaps in the market and strategic gains for the company

  • Identify new products in the personal care and nutrition market

  • Develop relationships and ensure regular communication with existing customers to maintain and grow current business; become their ‘go to’ person

  • Use your technical knowledge to help the sales team offer recommendations and technical support to all clients

Candidate Profile:

  • BSc in Biological Science, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Regulatory Toxicology or equivalent with some additional industry experience

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

  • Prepare and execute account development plans and strategies.

  • The ability to think outside of the box on new projects and present confidently to implement to the sales team.

  • Some analytic & prospecting skills.

  • Experience in value added sales solutions would be an advantage

  • Sponsorship is not available. If you already have a valid UK work permit you can be considered for the role

The successful candidate will enter into a growing company with a competitive salary and a range of benefits.