Head of Sales & Marketing

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Head Of Sales & Marketing

Based in Cambridge – Hybrid with European Travel

Job ref: JE/64458

Listgrove is the retained recruitment partner for Sparxell, a pioneering materials science company transforming how the world creates colour.

Built on a decade of research from the University of Cambridge, Sparxell has developed the world’s first high-performance, fully plant-based colour platform — eliminating synthetic dyes, heavy metals and petrochemical pigments.

This is a rare opportunity to build the commercial function of a high-growth, mission-driven business defining the future of colour.

The Opportunity

Lead the commercial strategy for a breakthrough sustainable materials technology, including:

• Market creation and customer acquisition
  
  
• High-value partnerships with global luxury and consumer brands
  
  
• Commercialisation from innovation through to scale
  
  
• Global marketing and brand positioning
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  
• Deliver commercial growth and revenue
  
  
• Build and lead the commercial function
  
  
• Develop scalable go-to-market strategies and CRM systems
  
  
• Represent the business at industry and client events across Europe
  
  
• Ensure customer insight informs product and innovation
  
  Candidate Profile
  
  Experience required:
  
  
• B2B sales in materials, pigments, dyes, polymers, textiles, beauty, packaging or adjacent sectors
  
  
• Track record introducing new technology to global brands
  
  
• Capability to build structure in a scaling environment
  
  
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder engagement skills
  
  
• European language skills (French/Italian/German) advantageous
  
  Why Join?
  
  
• Shape and scale a world-first sustainable materials technology
  
  
• Work alongside exceptional scientific and commercial leaders
  
  
• Equity and long-term career progression opportunity
  
  
• Contribute to global sustainability impact
  
  Please note: Sparxell has appointed Listgrove as their retained recruitment partner. Any direct applications will be forwarded to Listgrove for inclusion in the recruitment process.
  
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