Area Sales Manager

Gabriel-Chemie GmbH; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading masterbatch producer is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to develop sales across the UK. In this role, you will manage key accounts, identify new business opportunities, and represent the company as a trusted partner. The ideal candidate has a strong B2B sales background, excellent communication skills, and is comfortable in a field-based role with regular travel. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Collaborative culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in B2B sales, ideally within plastics, chemicals, packaging, or manufacturing.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable managing a field‑based role with regular travel.

Responsibilities

• Managing and expanding a portfolio of customers across the UK.
• Visiting customers regularly to provide technical guidance and commercial support.
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Communication skills

Relationship building

Technical interpretation

Commercial acumen

Job description

Join to apply for the Area Sales Manager role at Gabriel‑Chemie Group

Opportunity to join a market leading manufacturer with a global presence

Autonomy and impact ‑ shape the UK market and influence commercial growth

About Our Client

Gabriel‑Chemie is one of Europe's leading masterbatch producers, with over 75 years of innovation in colouring and enhancing plastics. With headquarters in Austria and eight sites across Europe, they partner with global brands to deliver high‑performance colour, additive, and sustainable material solutions. Their company combines deep technical expertise with a strong heritage of quality, creativity, and customer focus.

We're now looking to strengthen Gabriel‑Chemie's UK commercial team with an experienced, proactive Area Sales Manager who can grow and nurture their customer relationships across the region.

Job Description

As the Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across the UK, managing key accounts, identifying new opportunities, and representing Gabriel‑Chemie as a trusted technical partner.

You will work closely with customers in packaging, plastics processing, manufacturing, and related industries to understand their needs and deliver solutions that support their operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and expanding a portfolio of customers across the UK
• Visiting customers regularly to provide technical guidance and commercial support
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Preparing quotations, proposals, and forecasts
• Collaborating with our technical and production teams across Europe
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
• Representing GC at trade shows, events, and customer demonstrations

The Successful Applicant

• Experienced in B2B sales, ideally within plastics, chemicals, packaging, or manufacturing
• A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable managing a field‑based role with regular travel
• Commercially sharp, proactive, and self‑driven
• Able to interpret technical information and discuss product performance confidently
• Will be able to visit the offices in Kent

What's On Offer

On offer is a competitive base salary, plus package; as well as the opportunity to join an organisation that are renowned for their expertise and adopt a close‑knit, collaborative culture!

Contact

Amit Johal

Quote job ref: JN-112025-6882285Z

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Marketing Services