Sales Manager

A leading supplier of speciality chemicals and raw materials to the personal care, cosmetics and wider life science industry is currently looking to hire a sales manager to their team. With dedicated sales / account management experience from a chemical supplier or manufacturer, with specific personal care industry experience, you will join the well established team as they continue their growth within the UK. What you will do: * Maintain existing business and develop new business with selected customers * Achieve or exceed agreed sales targets * Provide high-quality customer service * Stay up to date with market developments and emerging trends, using this knowledge to identify opportunities and support business growth * Maintain a strong awareness of competitor activity and market share movements * Attend and actively participate in training, exhibitions and industry events to strengthen industry knowledge, relationships and business opportunities * Work with the local and group marketing teams to promote products * Support the Senior Commercial Manager to achieve the goals and budget What you will need: * BSc qualification ideally within life sciences * SCS Diploma (preferable) * Personal care / cosmetic Industry experience (essential) * Sales / account management / commercial experience (essential) * Strong IT skills (essential) * Full UK driving license (essential) * Strong team player, able to build relationships across all levels * Proactive, target-driven and commercially aware