Technical Sales Manager

1 month ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Anstar Ltd Full time
Job Title: Technical Sales Manager

Join Anstar Ltd, a rapidly expanding start-up in the speciality chemical distribution space, as a Technical Sales Manager. We are seeking an experienced sales professional to drive business development, pursue new opportunities, and cultivate strong relationships with potential customers to secure new accounts in the UK and EU.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to identify new market opportunities and drive new business and customers
  • Drive business development, pursue new opportunities, and cultivate strong relationships with potential customers to secure new accounts in the UK and EU
  • Develop and nurture a sales team as required and provide effective leadership
  • Visit customers, distributors, and suppliers as required
  • Maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional customer service
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential growth areas, customer demands, and emerging opportunities
  • Track sales performance, analyse key metrics, and prepare regular reports on sales activities and revenue forecasts
  • Produce product/company presentations and present to potential and current customers
  • Produce technical presentations with the support of formulation and research teams
  • Oversee the financial performance (P&L) of the business unit, monitor expenses, manage budgets, and optimise profitability in line with the company's financial objectives
  • Act as a brand ambassador at industry events, trade shows, and conferences, representing the company professionally, networking with key stakeholders, and promoting the company's products and services
  • Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction
Essential Requirements:
  • You are an experienced Sales Manager/Director (5+ years) with a proven track record and technical background
  • You have an in-depth understanding and have worked in (speciality) chemical industries
  • You have some knowledge of the raw materials Gallic acid, Tannic acid, Propyl Gallate etc.
  • You know about customers of the above raw materials in the food additives, nutrition, and animal feed etc. industries
  • You are able to develop and execute strategic sales plans, identify new market opportunities, and drive new business and customers
  • You have demonstrated exceptional managerial prowess, with the capacity to inspire and motivate others
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have high interpersonal competence and negotiation abilities
  • You can produce and present client-ready presentations
  • You are educated to a degree level (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline
  • You are highly proficient in English, and are comfortable with technical terminology and documentation
  • You are proficient working with technology (laptops, phones) and Microsoft software (Windows, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
  • You are willing to travel around the UK and in Europe to meet customers when required
  • You are willing to travel to the Leeds-based office (minimum) once a week
Advantageous/Desirable Qualities:
  • Experience working with CRMs and ERPs
  • Training in management (online/in-person courses, MBAs etc.)


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