Product Development Manager

Homexbrasil; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Chemical Product Development Manager - Specialty Chemicals for Coatings, Adhesives & Construction

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 Basic Salary Plus, Car, phone, tablet, private healthcare, pension and many other amazing benefits.

Location: Northern territory (North Wales-Stoke-North - Wolverhampton, Derbyshire-North Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire upwards)

About Us

We are a leading independent distributor of chemicals based in the UK. Today we are distributors for some of the world's major chemical companies stocking thousands of products in various packaging sizes and in many cases, we are able to offer product in intermediate bulk containers (IBC's) and bulk road tanker quantities.

We are currently looking for a Speciality Product Manager who will manage the sales of specialty chemicals including resins and additives to manufacturers in the UK: surface coatings, paints, adhesives and construction. You will also have the primary role in managing all aspects of a major global principal as well as developing the market for all of the additional specialty product ranges.

You will be professional and safety conscious in your outlook, with a helpful and productive attitude.

General Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

1. Delivery of budgeted targets and KPIs as set.
2. Increase revenue, gross margin and number of trading customers. Determine with the main Principal a business plan and actions required for growth in gross profit, year on year and in line with budgeted targets.
3. Representation of the company at relevant trade exhibitions and specific events.
4. Proactively provide business development proposals, properly qualified and quantified.
5. Key relationship builder with customers, Principals and colleagues (all stakeholders).
6. Work closely with Specialities Team & QMS to ensure we meet customer and Principal requirements and enhance service levels to both.
7. Travel both within the UK and occasional International (training and trade shows) will be required as part of this role.
8. Develop and significantly expand our sales.

Ideal Candidate

1. Science Degree in Chemistry / Polymer Science / Material Science / Chemical Engineering with a few years in technical sales or purchasing.
2. Experience within the sectors surface coatings, paints, adhesives and construction would be an advantage.
3. Excellent attention to detail.
4. Good communication and relationship-building skills.
5. The ability to work as part of a team.
6. Self-motivated and capable of managing your time effectively.
7. The ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently.
8. A good level of IT literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
9. Full UK driving licence required.
10. Awareness of Industry specific legislation such as REACH.

If you possess the skills and experience listed above and would like to find out more, send a copy of your CV to PBA Sales Recruitment.

Due to the nature of our business, we will only reply to those candidates who we feel have the relevant sales experience for this role.