Technical Account Manager - Key Appointments (UK) Ltd : Job Details

We are seeking a Technical Account Manager with broad expertise across various chemical application areas, including adhesives & sealants, coatings, construction, metal treatment, and agrochemicals. Do you have experience within the chemical industry and thrive on applying your expertise across diverse applications areas? Do you excel at building and maintaining strong customer relationships?  This Technical Account Manager role is perfect for a driven professional eager to develop and grow the business while continuously expanding their knowledge and expertise in these and new application areas. GENERAL DETAILS:

• Home office and field based in the UK
• Company car
• Flexible working hours

What you can expect from working with this leading company:

• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic and friendly environment
• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell holiday scheme
• Private medical healthcare
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Mental and physical wellbeing initiatives
• Volunteering days

THE ROLE:Reporting to the UK Sales Manager, the Technical Account Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of customers specialising in various industrial applications. Your key responsibilities will involve building and nurturing existing relationships, forging new connections, and initiating development projects to drive business growth.

• Develop and maintain business with new and existing clients, engaging in discussions with both purchasing and technical contacts.
• Support in cultivating long-term customer relationships at all levels.
• Contribute to delivering targets using strategic tactical initiatives.
• Help in developing and managing new accounts using effective preparation, presentation, and negotiation techniques.
• Aid in managing customer accounts covering pipeline opportunities, products, contracts, prices, credit terms, and credit limits.
• Assist in forecasting and tracking key account metrics and producing reports.

 WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR? Someone who has:

• Account management experience within the chemical industry
• Experience within either adhesives & sealants, coatings, construction, metal treatment or agrochemicals industries.
• A strong scientific background and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and an excellent collaborator
• Full UK driving license

Nice to have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

 ABOUT THE COMPANYOur client is a chemicals distributor based in the UK, with offices throughout Europe. They sell the building blocks of thousands of products which you’ll use every day including cosmetics, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning solutions. Their customers come to them for market knowledge and technical support, so that they can develop the next generation of consumer products. Beyond that, they are a friendly team that work together to get things done. They trust and respect everyone equally and fairly and encourage their people to be truly creative and think outside the box. Please apply with an up-to-date CV.  If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.  Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. We often work with third parties who may contact you about this role. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments