Term: Full-time, permanent
Location: Runcorn, on site, with travel
Salary: £30,000-£36,000 per annum, plus bonus & car allowance
Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday
Description of the role: We are looking for a driven and energetic Business Development Executive to join our sales team at ReAgent. This role is ideal for individuals with a scientific background and experience in sales and customer relationship management. You will support both inbound enquiries and existing customers, helping to grow revenue in a high-growth, ambitious business. The role combines office-based sales activity with customer visits and attendance at trade shows, offering variety in day-to-day tasks and the chance to make a significant impact on business growth.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and increase sales of bespoke chemical products
* Conduct regular customer visits, including to customer sites and trade shows
* Engage with customers to retain and grow existing business relationships
* Process customer enquiries, provide quotations, and ensure timely follow-up
* Provide technical support to the sales administration team
* Manage time effectively to meet customer needs and achieve sales targets
Required skills & experience:
* Proven experience in customer-facing sales, ideally in the chemical industry
* At least two years of sales experience with a good working knowledge of chemistry
* Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* High level of integrity and professionalism in all business dealings
* Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel
* Familiarity with quality management systems and chemical supply legislation (e.g. CLP regulations) is advantageous
Qualifications:
* No specific qualifications are required, but a good working knowledge of chemistry and relevant sales experience in the chemical industry are essential.
Salary: £30,000-£36,000 per annum, plus bonus & car allowance
Benefits
* Generous company pension
* Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
* Life insurance
* Enhanced maternity/paternity
* Free onsite parking
* Friendly place to work
* Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance
About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited
ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products, and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer