CHEMICAL SALES MANAGER – COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE

SOUTH UK

NORTH UK

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager who has worked with raw chemical ingredients in Cosmetics & Personal Care.

Our client is a leading Chemical Distributor based in Manchester, who offer a wide range of innovative raw materials to manufacturers and brands in the personal care market.

We have two opportunities in Personal Care in the North and South of the UK, Both roles have an existing account base and will have a focus on business development to gain new business.

Experience working in a field-based role with raw chemical ingredients is essential.

This role offers a competitive salary and achievable bonus structure.

What to expect -

* Your responsibilities in this position will be to drive sales targets within the competitive cosmetics industry.

* Boost revenue and cultivate successful, long-term customer relationships through your outstanding customer service, effective communication, and negotiation abilities.

* Provide dedicated support to existing clients while actively seeking new business opportunities in the UK cosmetics sector through. This is achieved through regular client visits, trade show engagements, marketing initiatives, and proactive networking.

* To ensure your success, you will receive comprehensive support from our R&D, marketing, sales, logistics, and customer support teams.

* You will take charge of sales operations independently, managing everything from customer analysis and proposal development to pricing, contract negotiations, and the ongoing tracking of sales and revenue.

* Gather customer and market insights, while monitoring and assessing market opportunities and competitor activities.

Who is our ideal candidate?

* Experience in cosmetic technology.

* Experience in B2B sales, particularly within the personal care ingredients sector, this is crucial for making a significant market impact.

* You are adaptable and open to travel.

* You possess exceptional listening, communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

* A focus on building relationships and proving “solutions" rather than just "products" to fulfill customer requirements.

* You demonstrate persistence, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.

* Proficient in both written and spoken English.

* Familiarity with MS Office, data protection regulations, ISO standards, and workplace safety.

Why work with this company?

* This is a diverse role that offers considerable creative freedom and autonomy.

* A supportive corporate culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

* A collaborative team environment.

* A competitive basic salary with achievable bonus structure.

* Fully expensed company car.

* An annual budget for personal training.