Technical Sales Manager – Elastomers- Rubber …, Nationwide

Our client is a leading international chemical distribution company distributing natural and chemical raw materials, additives and speciality chemicals. They wish to appoint an experienced sales manager with experience of selling elastomers and/or related additives to compounding and rubber processing industry. Primary Objectives: * To manage customers both commercially and technically through regular contact and develop and implement a strategy for profitable sales growth. Main Responsibilities: * Provide technical and commercial support to customers through customer visits. * Closing sales opportunities effectively and efficiently. * Identifying new customer opportunities and product applications. * Developing, monitoring and achieving sales pipeline. * Reporting competitor information and pricing. * Provide accurate and timely sales forecast. * Meet sales budget and supplier targets. * To undertake market surveys as requested. * To establish, manage and update Customer product sales price lists as appropriate. * All customer price lists should have supporting data in the applicable costing programme. Candidate Requirements: * The successful candidate must fully understand the rubber compounding sector, know the broad range of applications in the industry and have a technical understanding of this range of products. * A knowledge of the Composites industry would be an advantage. * Sales experience on elastomers and/or related additives. * Ideally a technical qualification in polymer technology (rubber specific), ideally to degree level. * Good communication skills and the ability to negotiate prices and contracts and take decisions. * Must be willing to travel regularly, visiting customers across the UK & Ireland. * Driven to deliver on an individual level and as part of a team. * Highly organised, strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills