Title: Graduate Account Coordinator - Chemicals
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary: £28,000 per annum + benefits
Term: Permanent
SRG is partnering with a leading chemical manufacturer in Manchester, who offer a wide range of innovative raw materials to manufacturers and brands globally (encompassing Personal Care, HI&I, Oil & Gas and Agriculture amongst others). With world-class R&D and manufacturing facilities, they have a well-known reputation for success in the market and are now looking for a Chemistry graduate to join them as an Account Coordinator and provide support to the sales team.
This would be an amazing opportunity for a Chemistry graduate looking to utilise their degree outside the lab and pivot into a customer-facing, commercial role - with a defined pathway to progress to a Technical Sales Manager long-term.
Benefits: Multinational chemicals supplier with a strong focus on innovation and a small, dynamic commercial team where you can really make a difference. Flexible working (9:30am - 3:30pm core hours), 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Christmas shutdown and annual salary reviews.
Role / Description
Being the main point of contact for several identified customers
Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders in your assigned accounts
Supporting with customer queries and complaints
Providing technical support on products to customers
Generating and sending COA/SDS/other technical documentation
Managing customer orders through the whole order process
Providing realistic delivery dates and shipping updates
Supporting the commercial team with other duties as required.Requirements
Recently graduated with a degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related subject
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Full, clean UK driving licence
A proactive approach and drive to deliver exceptional customer service
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
Keywords: Chemical Sales, Technical Sales, Account Management, Account Coordinator, Customer Service, Personal Care, HI&I, Agriculture, Raw Materials, Active Ingredients, Surfactants, Speciality Chemicals.
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