Business Development Executive (Chemicals) – UK (Midlands)

Our client is a leading supplier of Chemicals & ingredients across a range of sectors from Life Sciences, Pharma, Biopharma, Food & Beverages and Industrial. They are currently seeking to recruit aBusiness Development Executive to join their very established & successful team who will be based in the Midlands, UK. The Business Development Executive shall report to the UK Sales Director. The ideal person shall have 5+ years’ experience working in an organisation dealing with multiple suppliers and has previous experience in providing Chemical Sales solutions to customers in a highly regulated sector. Sales of chemicals utilised in the Food, Beverage & Pharma/Biopharma Sectors is a distinct advantage. This role will be based remotely in the UK within 50km of Lancashire ideally.


Role/Responsibilities

• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings using LinkedIn, Cold calling, CRM system and email
• Planning and overseeing Market research initiatives, includes finding and developing new markets and determining the demand within them
• Using Industry groups/associations to identify and research new opportunities
• Attending conferences, meetings and industry events
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate with stakeholders
• Gather useful information from customer and competitor data
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships to grow business
• Travel to meet customers in the UK & EU as required
• Accepting Sales Enquiries and Orders where necessary
• Sourcing new suppliers as necessary

• BSc in Chemistry, Biology or Food Science
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience selling into the Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical sectors desirable
• Proven track record

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive induction and continuous training provided
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Location: UK(preferably based in the Midlands)