Account manager industrial chemicals

Our Client is a Chemical Distributor. They are now seeking an Account Manager ndash; CASE (Coatings / Adhesives / Sealants / Elastomers). This is a full-time permanent position and will be home based in Yorkshire with regular travel throughout the UK. Key Responsibilities * Sales / Account Management / New Business Development * Customer / Supplier site visits * Account management including, but not limited to, visits/ telephone calls / maintenance of all supporting documentation. * Completing visit reports attending sales meetings * Awareness of market conditions and trends including competitor activity, market share relating to individual products and the introduction of new products as dictated by market requirements * Quotations / contracts in accordance with company procedures * Questionnaires / technical enquiries. * Turnover and profit accountability in accordance with budget agreed with your director * Awareness of all commercial matters relating to the sale of the products (transport costs / supplier prices / selling prices / sales margins, etc.) * Liaison between Departments to ensure the satisfactory completion of the supply chain. * Ensuring that all products purchased and offered for sale conform to the agreed specification and legal requirements. * Exceeding assigned expectations for profitability. * Establishing customer and supplier account plans that meet Company standards. * Contributing to high customer and supplier satisfaction ratings which meet company standards Qualifications and Experience * Technical and market knowledge within CASE (Coatings / Adhesives / Sealants / Elastomers) is desirable * Effective selling negotiation skills * You will be innovative and focused with the ability to drive the business forward with excellent relationship building skills * You must be able to work under pressure and have strong influencing skills at all levels * Budgetary planning and reporting skills * Ability to negotiate with internal external stakeholders In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary plus car / car allowance benefits. (Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience). Please e-mail your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director, Atom Recruitment Ltd