Sales Manager

Wacker Chemie AG; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical company seeks a Sales Manager based in the UK or Sweden for its BIOSOLUTIONS division. The role involves managing the sales cycle, identifying opportunities, building customer relationships, and ensuring satisfaction. Candidates should have a degree in Life Sciences or related fields, with at least 2 years of experience in relevant markets. This position offers attractive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Attractive benefits

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or Technical Service in relevant industries.
• Broad chemico-technical knowledge, ideally in biotechnology or nutraceuticals.
• Proficiency in English; German or local language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and expand presence in UK & Nordics.
• Build and maintain a strong network of customers.
• Prepare offers and manage pricing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Time management

Cultural awareness

Commercial understanding

Technical understanding

Education

University degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry or Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Posting Start Date: 12/15/25

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in UK & Nordics, we are looking for a Sales Manager based in UK or Sweden for our BIOSOLUTIONS division.

About the Role

As a BIOSOLUTIONS Sales Manager at WACKER, you will act as the primary interface to customers in the UK and Nordic regions. You will manage the entire sales cycle, represent WACKER’s brand, and ensure customer satisfaction. Your role includes identifying new opportunities, building strong relationships, and driving business growth in line with our strategic goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and expand WACKER’s presence in UK & Nordics.
• Build and maintain a strong network of customers and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs; prepare development plans and forecasts.
• Qualify opportunities and align them with WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS capabilities.
• Prepare offers and quotations, develop value propositions, and manage pricing.
• Negotiate terms and close deals under favorable conditions for WACKER.
• Ensure smooth order processing and follow up until payment is received.
• Support customers with inquiries, logistics, and technical questions.
• Handle complaints according to WACKER guidelines and ensure compliance with export regulations.
• Monitor competitors and report insights to the business team.
• Use Salesforce and other tools to document and track opportunities.
• Manage local distributors and regional accounts and support coordination of global accounts.

What We’re Looking For

• University degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry or Engineering (MSc, MBA, or PhD preferred).
• Broad chemico-technical knowledge, ideally strong knowledge of biotechnology, food/nutrition, confectionary industry.
• 2+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or Technical Service in nutraceuticals, APIs, biotechnology, cosmetics, agro-industrial or specialty chemicals markets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle pressure.
• Commercial and technical understanding of products and markets.
• Knowledge of logistical and technical processes.
• Proficiency in English; German or local language is a plus.
• Good IT skills (Salesforce, MS Office, SAP).
• Willingness to travel extensively within UK, Ireland & Nordics and occasionally to Munich and other European cities.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work in diverse teams.

Why WACKER?

• Work in a global company with innovative products and sustainable values.
• Opportunity to develop sales strategies and build long-term partnerships.
• Attractive benefits and career development programs.
• As an international company, we welcome diversity and promote equal opportunities and an inclusive culture – this is what makes us successful.

As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application!