An exciting opportunity has become available for an ambitious Technical Sales Manager to join a well-established, market-leading chemical manufacturer based in Accrington. Offering a competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience), this role also comes with an attractive benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, subsidised private health insurance, contributory pension, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service), life insurance, and more!
As a Technical Sales Manager, you will be joining a globally recognised UK manufacturer of high-performance speciality chemicals. With a strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence, the company collaborates with industries worldwide to deliver advanced material solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. Their expertise spans polymer additives, inorganic chemistry, and bespoke solutions for complex industrial challenges.
This Technical Sales Manager role is pivotal in driving the global growth of the advanced materials portfolio. You will play a key part in maximising profitability while working closely with Area Business Managers to build and convert a strong pipeline of opportunities. Combining your commercial insight with technical expertise, you will deliver tailored solutions that create real value for customers.
Roles & Responsibilities of Technical Sales Manager:
Developing and executing strategic sales and pricing plans in collaboration with commercial, technical, and operational teams, as well as distribution partners
Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the polymer additives portfolio
Providing expert technical solutions to support customers throughout the sales process
Producing and presenting monthly sales and budget reports to senior stakeholders
Supporting, training, and aligning distribution and agency networks with regional and global strategies
Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and technological advancements to inform business decisions
Representing the business at global exhibitions, conferences, and industry events
Experience & Qualifications required from Technical Sales Manager:
Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Advanced Materials or related discipline.
Proven commercial experience within speciality chemicals or the industrial chemical sector
Strong technical knowledge of polymer additives, particularly graphene-related chemistry and mechanism
Experience in market analysis and competitive intelligence
A proactive mindset with the flexibility and willingness to travel extensively
If you are a driven Technical Sales Manager looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, growing organisation, this is great opportunity to advance your career. Please click the link to apply directly or call 01484 645269 and ask to speak with Kate Wadsworth at E3 Recruitment.....Read more...
The successful apprentice will learn to manufacture a range of water-based polymers, operating chemical reactors and associated equipment. Building on classroom learning in health, safety, environmental compliance, chemistry, and quality systems, they will develop practical skills across multiple reactor processes, maintenance activities, and stock management.
Duties will include:
Under initial close shadowing of an experienced operator, you will learn the processes for preparing, charging and then reacting and monitoring polymerisation reactors
Packing finished product and cleaning processes
Learn how to handle various chemicals and the unique hazards associated with each of them
Assist with tanker loading and offloading
Learn and participate in the company processes such as batch recording, OEE recording, stock control, quality control and waste management
Training:
The apprenticeship follows a 4-year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm
The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite with the employer
Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate
You will have developed a variety of interchangeable skills and have an in depth understanding of manufacturing and processes.Employer Description:PALEUS are a Doncaster-based chemical manufacturer and developer of water based polymer emulsions and solutions for a wide range of applications including pressure sensitive adhesives, coatings, construction adhesives and water treatment.Working Hours :After an initial training period of day work, the role will be shift based, on a 24/5 shift pattern on 12 hour shifts. Repeated over 3 weeks, working 4 days, 3 days and 3 days to achieve 40 hour average over 3 weeks split between days and nights.Skills: Attention to detail,Team working....Read more...
