Handley James Chemical are excited to be partnered with a passionate and progressive chemical business, focusing on the supply of speciality chemicals into a number of sectors.

Since their inception they have experienced amazing growth and are continuing to do so, as part of their growth plans we are excited to be recruiting a Sales Manager to join their company and add real value to their market in here in the UK.

Our client have established a strong presence within the supply of speciality materials used across food, animal feed, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. These chemicals including Propyl Gallate, Tannic acid, Gallic acid and other antioxidants, supplements and additives. To steer and expand this exciting growth, we seek an accomplished Sales Manager with a demonstrated aptitude for business development.

This role will offer an invigorating blend of challenges, a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to foster an entrepreneurial spirit. You will be responsible for driving a whole new business unit and continuing the company’s upward trajectory.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Drive business development and growth of the new speciality raw materials business unit.
• Develop and nurture a sales team as required and provide effective leadership, setting clear goals, providing guidance and support, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with potential clients, and negotiate contracts to secure new accounts in the UK.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential growth areas, customer demands, and emerging opportunities.
• Track sales performance, analyse key metrics, and prepare regular reports on sales activities and revenue forecasts.
• Produce product/ company presentations and present to potential and current customers.
• Oversee the financial performance (P&L) of the business unit, monitor expenses, manage budgets, and optimise profitability in line with the company's financial objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Visit customers, distributors and suppliers as required.

Candidate Requirements

Currently a proven and successful Sales Manager you will have experience within the chemical manufacturing/distribution sectors, ideally within either food, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. (Not essential) and will have a technical understanding of your given sector.

You will be keen in a true growth role, where you will not only impact sales but the business as it continues to grow throughout the UK and Europe. You will be a self-starter and motivated to drive the business forward and identify these areas of growth. You will have excellent technical and commercial acumen with the ability to build strong relationships, with a value-added mindset.

The ideal candidate will also have some supervisory and/or leadership experience to focus on coaching and mentoring of a team in the short to medium term.

In return our client is offering a competitive base salary c£40,000 - £60,000 negotiable doe, benefits, bonus, profit share opportunities for the right individual.

This role is a hybrid/remote position with their head office based in Leeds, with expected travel to customers and suppliers as and when required.

If this role is of interest please click the link to apply or contact Stuart Tomkinson directly.