Account Manager Advanced Materials - IMCD UK Ltd Location: Homebased, with national travel Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 (Mon-Fri) Salary: Competitive IMCD N.V. is a leading company in sales, marketing and distribution of speciality chemicals and ingredients. With a network of offices and warehouses across EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Americas, IMCD provides its partners with the best tailored solutions for multi-territory distribution management. Headquartered in Rotterdam, IMCD has a turnover of € 3,435 M in 2021 and employs nearly 3,700 professionals in more than 50 countries who provide best in class expertise for major global manufacturers. Background and Role IMCD UK is based in Sutton, Surrey, and employs around 200 people. Representing major producers, IMCD salespeople are market focused technical experts who offer solutions for customers' problems utilising the comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. Through its people, their expertise, and the creation of open and lasting partnerships, IMCD is able to analyse market trends and provide advice on formulation, production process and application, thus generating unrivalled growth for our principal partners. The company is strongly committed to deliver customer added value and new product development. The company has a sophisticated business approach and aims to establish a market leadership position. The culture is entrepreneurial and pioneering. Increased responsibilities - based on merit - are highly likely in this rapidly-evolving organization. The purpose of the role is to help develop a new Business and Strategy within the UK and Ireland Plastics Convertor Industry. Managing a wide range of new product lines and identifying Key Customer targets. Closely working with International Market Managers within the IMCD Advanced Materials Group Network Your responsibilities at IMCD: To develop a strategy in line with budget expectations Identifying and canvassing new Customer and Principal targets Developing and managing a comprehensive product portfolio for existing and new product lines Working alongside European Affiliates to realise group strategy To handle product enquiries and business opportunities, and to contact customers directly To monitor relevant sales to ensure that the correct level of profitability is maintained To ensure that all price increases are implemented on time, and in accordance with our processes To seek and follow through new business opportunities at accounts, and prioritise these accordingly Any other ad hoc tasks as required Ideal Candidate: Have a strong technical and commercial background, ideally gained through experience within the UK and Ireland Plastic Convertor Market Be academically qualified with a degree in chemistry or related subject. Be self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working from home. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to a range of personality types Be driven by the need to achieve sales growth and have a persistent approach when faced with difficulties and challenges Other information Nearly 3,700 staff globally, 200 in the UK Homebased with national travel Standard working hours, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 25 days holiday great benefits