Sales Manager

The Company:

Established over 100 years ago, our client specialises in the distribution of speciality chemicals and sells directly into material and life science markets across the globe. Boasting a sales turnover in excess of €500million per annum and currently employing over 10000 employees (globally), our client is now seeking to employ an experienced Sales manager to continue the growth of their speciality chemicals business across the Benelux territory.

The Role:

• Manage, develop and maintain sales within defined accounts across the Benelux territory
• Develop and maintain key relationships within key accounts
• Manage, train and encourage sales of speciality chemicals throughout the Benelux region
• Provide technical advice on products
• Pricing, costing and contract management will all key customers
• Full budgetary responsibility

The Candidate:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• 3 years minimum sales experience within the chemical markets
• Experience providing technical support and sales of speciality chemicals to the environmental, oilfield and/or materials or life science markets (ideally)
• Proven record selling speciality chemicals across the Benelux region
• Excellent communication skills
• Pro-active and positive attitude to work
• Degree in Chemistry or related field (Essential)
• Fluent Dutch, French and English (English is advantageous)