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Commercial Manager
Job in
Sutton, Greater London, SM1 1DR, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-31
Listing for:
Whitehall Recruitment LTD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-31
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Management, Business Analyst -
Management
Business Management, Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Commercial Manager – Specialty Additives – South East –
Our client is a well-established European marketing, sales and distribution organisation in specialty chemicals who wish to recruit a Commercial Manager within the specialty additives business. You will be responsible for leading and overseeing a team to achieve financial targets and drive business growth.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute commercial strategies to achieve financial targets and expand market presence.
* Lead, coach, and motivate the commercial team to drive productivity and performance.
* Conduct regular reviews with the commercial team to ensure opportunities are followed up and supported in converting to sales.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
* Identify new business opportunities and markets for growth.
* Drive project and new business pipeline development.
* Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales efforts with overall business objectives.
* Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive analysis and customer needs.
* Monitor and analyse sales data and report on sales performance and market trends and implementing sales training programs for the team.
* Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and budgets to senior management.
* Ensure the team adheres to company policies and sales best practices.
* The role is office-based in the South East with regular national and European travel.
About You:
* Degree qualified in either Chemistry (or related subject), Business or equivalent experience.
* An understanding of the additives, polymers, adhesives and allied markets including industry trends, products and consumer preferences would be highly desirable.
* Strong commercial background in the chemical industry.
* Line management experience managing a local or global sales team, with a proven track record of successfully developing strategy and driving growth.
* Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable and flexible.
In return our Client is offering competitive salary, great benefits, 25 days holiday.
Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries
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