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Internal Sales Executive - Speciality Chemicals

Wolverhampton
3 weeks ago
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Looking for an individual working in customer service/supply chain in a chemical manufacturer or distributor who wants to step up to an account management role in the West Midlands. Great opportunity to kick-start a career in technical sales and manage several key accounts for a leading speciality chemicals manufacturer.

Title: Internal Sales Executive - Speciality Chemicals

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £35k - £45k (dependent upon experience) + benefits

Term: Permanent

SRG is exclusively partnered with a well-respected, global company who manufacture and supply a huge range of speciality chemicals and additives to a wide range of industries including coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE). With a genuine drive for innovation, they are now looking for a Customer Service Representative or Supply Chain Executive from a chemical manufacturer or distributor to join them as an Internal Sales Executive and manage several accounts. This is an amazing opportunity for a Chemistry graduate looking to utilise their degree outside the lab and pivot into a customer-facing, commercial role.

Benefits: Leading speciality chemical manufacturer with a strong focus on innovation and a dynamic, international commercial team where you can really make a difference. 36.25 working hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexibility on start/finish times. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, pension scheme and company bonus.

Role / Description

Managing several accounts across a range of CASE customers
Organising shipping and tracking logistics of customer orders
Being a key point of contact for multiple external stakeholders including regulatory, supply chain and logistics amongst others
Being a key point of contact internally for any account queries including product specifications, MSDS, shipping documentation etc
Understanding customer purchasing needs to accurately forecast
Updating customer pricing on a quarterly basis
Very occasional international travel to customer sites and conferences
Keeping abreast of product development & trends in specific industry and project areas.

Requirements

Recently graduated in Chemistry, Polymer Science or a closely related subject
Several years' recent experience in a Customer Service/Supply Chain role in a chemical manufacturer or distributor
Willing and able to be on site in Wolverhampton 3 days a week
A proactive approach and drive to deliver exceptional customer service
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in English, both written and verbal - fluency in other European languages would be highly desirable but not essential.If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Management, Sales Account Manager, Chemical Sales, Technical Sales, Raw Material Sales, Ingredient Sales, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers, Polymers, Chemicals, Raw Materials, Chemical Ingredients.

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