Technical Sales Manager – Specialty Chemicals for Construction applications
Location: UK & Ireland (Field Based)
We are a growing and dynamic specialty chemicals company supplying high-performance raw materials and additives to the construction, coatings, and industrial manufacturing sectors across the UK & Ireland.
We are looking for a motivated and technically minded Technical Sales Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong product knowledge and customer-facing experience who is looking to develop a successful career in technical sales.
Previous sales experience is not essential — full commercial and product training will be provided, however you must be confident working directly with customers and have the ambition to build long-term business relationships.
The Role:
- Manage and develop customer accounts throughout the UK & Ireland
- Application areas are: Waterproofing systems, Tile adhesives and grouts, Sealants and caulks, Flooring systems, Cement, Insulation and façades, Repair mortars
- Provide technical support and product recommendations to customers
- Products include: Polymers and resins, Pigments and fillers, Rheology modifiers, Silicones, Surfactants, Adhesion promoters, Dispersants, Cement and concrete additives
- Identify new business opportunities and market trends
- Work closely with suppliers and internal technical teams
- Conduct product presentations, site visits, and customer meetings
- Build strong relationships with manufacturers and formulators
The Ideal Candidate:
- Technical background within specialty chemicals, construction chemicals, adhesives, or related industries
- Knowledge or experience of raw materials and additives used in construction applications/formulations
- Comfortable in a customer-facing role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK & Ireland
- Self-motivated, organised, and commercially aware
- Full UK driving licence
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