Technical Sales Manager - Surfactants, Blends & Concentrates
- Recruiter
- RecruitmentRevolution.com Ltd
- Location
- Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
- Salary
- Competitive + Excellent Salary & Company Benefits Package + Car
- Posted
- 16 Jul 2014
- Closes
- 28 Jul 2014
- Ref
- 5982
- Contact
- RecruitmentRevolution.com
- Sectors
- Sales
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Technical Sales Manager - Surfactants, Blends & Concentrates - Global Chemical Supplier
Middlesbrough
Competitive Salary + Excellent Company Benefits Package inc Company Car, Laptop, Phone
Heads-up:
We are looking to speak to candidates with in-depth experience in formulation development for surfactant based applications. Whilst a chemistry degree would be advantageous, relevant experience is paramount.
The Technical Sales Manager Opportunity:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Sales Manager in our Surfactants team at Middlesbrough. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving the technical development and growth of our Surfactants & Blends & Concentrates portfolios. This is a customer facing role.
Who we are:
We are a leading global chemical distributor with $10 billion sales worldwide and are a market leader in the UK. We source and distribute over 11,000 speciality and commodity products to over 80,000 customers worldwide, providing technical expertise in application development, excellence in logistics support, and outstanding customer service to help our supplier partners grow their business, as well as producing and developing our own ranges of chemical products to serve our customers’ needs. Our comprehensive portfolio serves customers across a wide range of industries in more than 100 countries which means we provide a portfolio solution for their commodity and specialty chemical needs.
Technical Sales Manager Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
> Develop new B&Cs and raw materials onto the range focussing on product differentiation and added value attributes (concept through to full scale production).
> Deliver formulation cost reductions to ensure competitiveness.
> Troubleshoot and fix problematic batches.
> Provide a high level of technical support to key customers
> Present innovative concepts to customer development teams.
> Provide support and training to sales /commercial teams.
> Input into the design of literature to support marketing activities.
We are looking for:
> In-depth experience in formulation development for surfactant based applications (household, auto care, oilfield etc.).
> Proven track record in delivering ideas into production.
> Excellent knowledge of surfactants and associated products (applications, market trends, manufacturer base etc.).
> Chemistry degree advantageous but experience more critical.
> Creativity, innovation and an open mind on how we can change and develop to meet the evolving demands of our markets.
> In addition, computer literacy, numeracy, attention to detail and presentation skills will be essential.
What we offer in return:
In addition to a competitive salary we offer a generous and varied benefits package to all of our employees. As well as 25 days holiday, the Company offers a generous pension scheme with contribution rates and life insurance that are amongst the best on offer in the marketplace. Once a year, we open our popular 'flex' window to allow you to buy or sell holidays and vary your pension contributions should you wish to do so.
You may have worked in the following capacities:
Product Formulation Chemist, Product Development Specialist, Chemical / Product Sales & Marketing Manager, Formulation Development Chemist / Specialist.
The Technical Sales Manager - Surfactants, Blends & Concentrates role is being managed by agency innovator RecruitmentRevolution.com. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
Middlesbrough
Competitive Salary + Excellent Company Benefits Package inc Company Car, Laptop, Phone
Heads-up:
We are looking to speak to candidates with in-depth experience in formulation development for surfactant based applications. Whilst a chemistry degree would be advantageous, relevant experience is paramount.
The Technical Sales Manager Opportunity:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Sales Manager in our Surfactants team at Middlesbrough. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving the technical development and growth of our Surfactants & Blends & Concentrates portfolios. This is a customer facing role.
Who we are:
We are a leading global chemical distributor with $10 billion sales worldwide and are a market leader in the UK. We source and distribute over 11,000 speciality and commodity products to over 80,000 customers worldwide, providing technical expertise in application development, excellence in logistics support, and outstanding customer service to help our supplier partners grow their business, as well as producing and developing our own ranges of chemical products to serve our customers’ needs. Our comprehensive portfolio serves customers across a wide range of industries in more than 100 countries which means we provide a portfolio solution for their commodity and specialty chemical needs.
Technical Sales Manager Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
> Develop new B&Cs and raw materials onto the range focussing on product differentiation and added value attributes (concept through to full scale production).
> Deliver formulation cost reductions to ensure competitiveness.
> Troubleshoot and fix problematic batches.
> Provide a high level of technical support to key customers
> Present innovative concepts to customer development teams.
> Provide support and training to sales /commercial teams.
> Input into the design of literature to support marketing activities.
We are looking for:
> In-depth experience in formulation development for surfactant based applications (household, auto care, oilfield etc.).
> Proven track record in delivering ideas into production.
> Excellent knowledge of surfactants and associated products (applications, market trends, manufacturer base etc.).
> Chemistry degree advantageous but experience more critical.
> Creativity, innovation and an open mind on how we can change and develop to meet the evolving demands of our markets.
> In addition, computer literacy, numeracy, attention to detail and presentation skills will be essential.
What we offer in return:
In addition to a competitive salary we offer a generous and varied benefits package to all of our employees. As well as 25 days holiday, the Company offers a generous pension scheme with contribution rates and life insurance that are amongst the best on offer in the marketplace. Once a year, we open our popular 'flex' window to allow you to buy or sell holidays and vary your pension contributions should you wish to do so.
You may have worked in the following capacities:
Product Formulation Chemist, Product Development Specialist, Chemical / Product Sales & Marketing Manager, Formulation Development Chemist / Specialist.
The Technical Sales Manager - Surfactants, Blends & Concentrates role is being managed by agency innovator RecruitmentRevolution.com. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.