Commercial Manager ChemicalsLocation: Office Based in SE, Hybrid with regular travel

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic, growing chemical distribution business? Our client, a successful and expanding multinational distributor, is seeking aCommercial Managerto head up their Sales Team focused on a broad range of manufacturers in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to shape strategy, drive growth, and make a real impact in a market-leading organization.

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As Commercial Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to achieve financial targets and expand market presence.

  Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing commercial team.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.

• Identify new business opportunities and drive pipeline development.

• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales efforts with business objectives.

• Monitor performance, analyze market trends, and present forecasts to senior management.

• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.

• This role offers the chance to enhance your leadership and commercial skills within a fast-paced, innovative environment. Youll work closely with technical, marketing, and product development teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Degreein Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Business (or equivalent experience).

• Strong commercial background within chemicals, polymers or related technical industries (adhesives, composites, plastics, medical devices, compounding).

• Proven success inmanaging sales teamsand delivering growth strategies.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Analytical mindset with strong numeracy and data interpretation skills.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and solutions-focused.

• Comfortable with CRM systems and MS Office.

• Must have a UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not provided).

Why Join?

• Work for a global leader in chemical distribution with a strong reputation for innovation.

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team culture.

• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package.

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