Senior Sales Manager

Job description

Senior Sales Manager – Chemicals (Build a New Business)

Our client is an established, international chemicals group launching a new UK entity. They’re looking for a commercially driven, entrepreneurial sales leader to help shape and grow the business from the ground up.

This is a senior role with real autonomy: you’ll identify market opportunities, develop the go-to-market approach, win early customers, and help define what the business becomes - whether that’s speciality/niche products, trading, or a blend.

You’ll be a strong fit if you have:

• Proven B2B sales experience in industrial/speciality chemicals
• Sector exposure to coatings, polymers, plastics, rubber (or closely related markets)
• Commercial edge with technical credibility (sales-led, not lab-based)
• A self-starter mindset and comfort working in ambiguity
• Integrity, stability, and the confidence to build relationships fast

What’s on offer:

• £100-£120k basic (depending on experience)
• Additional bonus/commission (flexible depending on impact)
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare, non-contributory pension, EAP (post-probation)
• Strong long-term progression, including team build potential

If you’re motivated by creating something from scratch and want a role with genuine influence, apply or message for a confidential conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

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