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Principal Consultant at D R Newitt Recruitment, connecting top talent with leading organisations across Supply Chain, IT, and HR within the FMCG…
External Account Manager – Northern Ireland
Location: Belfast (Hybrid – 3 days customer-facing, 1 day office, 1 day from home)
Package: Generous salary + bonus + company car or car allowance + benefits
Are you a natural relationship builder with a love of sales and a hunger to win?
We’re partnering with a global chemical distributor to find a motivated and results‑driven External Account Manager to manage and grow their Northern Ireland portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of an established base of high-value industrial and manufacturing clients, reconnect with dormant accounts, and drive new business growth across the region.
What you’ll be doing:
* Manage and develop a defined portfolio of existing accounts, achieving sales and EBITDA targets.
* Reconnect with lapsed customers and open new trading accounts.
* Build strong relationships with decision-makers across manufacturing and industrial sectors.
* Negotiate contracts, close profitable deals, and deliver tailored solutions.
* Monitor competitor activity and identify new opportunities for growth.
* Collaborate with internal commercial and supply chain teams to ensure exceptional customer service.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven B2B sales experience within manufacturing or industrial markets.
* Ideally, knowledge of industrial chemicals.
* A genuine passion for sales; energetic, proactive, and results-oriented.
* Confident managing your own territory, from the factory floor to the boardroom.
* Strong communicator and relationship builder with a hunter mindset.
* Organised, commercially aware, and driven to exceed targets.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Industries: Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products, Chemical Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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