Technical Sales Associate in City of London

Job description

Job Title: Technical Sales Associate

Salary: £30-45k+ (base, depending on experience), plus performance & commission-based bonuses

Location: London/ Leeds, Travel across UK & EU required

Reports to: Managing Director

About Anstar:

Founded in 2018, Anstar is a dynamic, rapidly growing startup speciality chemicals distributor headquartered in Leeds, UK. With deep cultural and commercial expertise, we serve as a trusted bridge between Eastern manufacturers and global markets. We have quickly established ourselves as leaders in the UV-curing sector, achieving significant market share in Photoinitiators. Our agile, lean structure prioritises transparency, openness, and a customer-first approach, driven by ambitious, high-potential individuals.

Backed by a robust global supply chain, European warehousing, and local support, Anstar provides high-quality chemical products with unmatched efficiency. We continually build on our core strengths and explore new market opportunities aligned with our expertise.

Highlights:

• We are committed to sustainable business practices, including the supply of bio-sourced raw materials, aiming for long-term success while minimising environmental impact
• Technical excellence is a priority; all our sales personnel possess a strong technical (Chemistry) background, enabling us to offer full-breadth service
• We embrace a 'Technology First' approach, utilising cutting-edge software and automation to drive efficiency and scalable growth

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an ambitious individual with a strong chemistry background, sharp commercial acumen, and adept critical thinking abilities to support our growth across our established UV-curing business, and our emerging venture into food, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This role offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with the opportunity to nurture existing customer relationships, drive new commercial opportunities, and play a pivotal role in expanding a new business unit.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support Anstar with its strategy to develop both our EMEA UV-curing and the new Nutraceuticals business units
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with potential clients, and negotiate contracts to secure new accounts in the UK and EU
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their technical and commercial needs, addressing inquiries, and providing exceptional 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 against targets, analyse key metrics, and prepare regular reports and forecasts
• Produce company presentations and assist in presenting to potential and current customers
• 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 for the role:

• You have a Chemistry or (related science) degree (BSc/ MSc from a reputable university) and are technically proficient in this area
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to conduct market analysis and contribute to sales planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and have high interpersonal competence and negotiation abilities
• Proficient in creating and delivering client-ready presentations
• You are able to work independently under remote management (e.g., WFH)
• Highly proficient with standard business technology (laptops, phones) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)

Advantageous/desirable section

• Direct experience in B2B technical sales, with a proven track record and technical background in (speciality) chemical industries
• Masters/ PhD in Chemistry
• Proficiency with CRM and ERP software

The interview process will consist of an initial phone call, followed by 3 interview rounds.

Equal Opportunity: Anstar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Website:

www.anstar.com

HQ: Airedale House, 423 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, LS4 2EW, UK

Founder & Managing Director: Dr Liangyu Hawkes

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals into our dynamic team.

The Anstar Team

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English