Internal Account Manager - Chemical Distribution - North West
Reference:
2524
Location:
United Kingdom
Sector:
COMMERCIAL Sales / Marketing / General Manager, TECHNICAL R&D / Chemist / Manager
Job Type:
Permanent
Contact:
Heather McArragher
Salary:
Attractive role for a chemist to transfer from the lab to a commercial setting
Our client is a well-established distributor, focusing on the supply of specialty raw materials into the polymer and related industry sectors. Our client is a looking for an Internal Account Manager to support the sales team and facilitate business growth through effective lead generation, customer management and customer focus. This is a great opportunity for a chemist looking to move into a role outside the laboratory. Excellent career prospects as historically this role has led to a Technical Sales Manager position. Full training and support will be provided.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver commercial objectives and revenue targets within assigned industry verticals and European territories.
- Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities in line with RBH Groups commercial priorities.
- Build and manage relationships with customers across Europe, tailoring communication and proposals to vertical and regional needs.
- Implement business development strategies defined by your Business Manager and supported by in-house marketing campaigns.
- Contribute to lead generation efforts that drive growth across defined sectors and geographies.
- Analyse market and customer data to identify opportunities and inform commercial action.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, capturing all interactions by sector and territory.
- Provide monthly sales development updates segmented by sector and European territory, with insights into pipeline status and opportunity conversion.
- Participate in regular commercial reviews and planning sessions with your Business Manager.
- Submit timely and detailed reports on customer contact and market feedback.
- Ensure effective cross-functional communication with internal stakeholders to support customer and principal needs across Europe.
Candidate Profile:
- Degree-qualified in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline (essential)
- Background in managing customer relationships in industrial or technical sectors.
Benefits Package:
- Working hours are 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.45am to 3pm on Friday. Flexible working 1 day per week
- Additional benefits include Holiday Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days holiday.
Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Resins, Pigments, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries.