Product Manager

Position: Product Manager (Speciality Chemicals for Coatings, Adhesives, Construction) Area: Northern Territory (North Wales-Stoke-Derbys-Notts-Lincs upwards) Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + car + pension + healthcare The Company: Chemicals Distributor The Role: • My client is currently looking for a Speciality Product Manager who will manage the sales of specialty chemicals including resins and additives to manufacturers in the UK: surface coatings, paints, inks, adhesives and construction. • You will also have the Primary role in managing all aspects of a major global Principal as well as developing market for all of the additional specialities product range. • Delivery of budgeted targets and KPI’s as set • Increase revenue, gross margin and number of trading customers. Determine with the main Principal a business plan and actions required for growth in gross profit, year on year and in line with budgeted targets • Representation of the company at relevant trade exhibitions and specific events • Proactively provide business development proposals, properly qualified and quantified • Key relationship builder with customers, Principals and colleagues (all stakeholders) • Work closely with Specialities Team & QMS to ensure they meet customer and Principal requirements and enhance service levels to both • Travel both within the UK and occasional International (training and trade shows) will be required as part of this role • Develop and significantly expand their sales. Requirements: • Science Degree in Chemistry / Polymer Science / Material Science / Chemical Engineering with a few years in technical sales or purchasing • Experience within the sectors surface coatings, paints, inks, adhesives and construction would be an advantage • Excellent attention to detail • Good communication and relationship building skills • The ability to work as part of a team • Self-motivated and capable of managing your time effectively • The ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently • A good level of IT literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, also knowledge of CRM would be a bonus • Full UK driving licence required • Awareness of Industry specific legislation such as REACH, UK REACH, etc