Sales Account Manager - North East England, United Kingdom - Atom Recruitment Ltd.

Atom Recruitment Ltd.
Atom Recruitment Ltd.
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North East England, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Our Client is a speciality chemicals distributor. They are now seeking a
Sales Account Manager - Pharmaceutical Ingredients & Fine Chemicals.This position will be home based with regular travel in the North of the UK


Job Purpose

  • The primary function of the Sales Account Manager is to maximise Pharmaceutical Ingredient and Fine Chemical sales; increase the customer base and develop new markets in the UK and Ireland

External Sales & Business Development Activity

  • Travel as and when required within the territory, to head office and overseas
  • Take full responsibility for own accounts, acting as a key point of contact between the company and its customers by answering technical and commercial enquiries
  • Develop and nurture opportunities for the product range within the territory, including introducing new products or Principals
  • Confidently and proactively contact customers to provide technical / commercial information and convert to profitable sales.
  • Handle multiple enquiries and followups simultaneously, with differing timescales and resolutions
  • Plan and execute as required: sales visits, product presentations, maintaining accurate records, attending trade exhibitions, conferences, sales meetings, and training

Internal Sales & Business Development Activity

  • Establish and implement sales plans
  • Maintain Customer Relationship Management database
  • Prepare reports, presentations, forecasts, and figures for internal and external use
  • Support Marketing activities, e.g., support the organisation of seminars, webinars etc.
  • Undertake professional development training when appropriate

Qualifications and Experience

  • Chemistry / Science graduate or equivalent / similar
  • Some sales experience and delivering sales growth in the Pharmaceutical Ingredient or Fine Chemical industries
  • Experience of working within a technical environment
  • Comprehensive business acumen and commercial experience
  • UK driving licence
  • Comfortable with the volume of travelling required to cover the territory
  • Team player
  • Strong organisational skills
  • The ability to selfmotivate
  • Friendly, efficient customer service attitude both face to face and via the phone or online
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Comfortable and confident when presenting to customers and colleagues
  • The ability to listen and interpret customer needs
  • Forwardthinking & proactive attitude to problem solving
  • Fluent in English, in both verbal and written communication
  • Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint


In return, our Client is offering a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum basic plus car, bonus and benefits.

(Salary is negotiable dependent on experience)
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