Commercial Manager – Specialty Additives – South East – Ref 2604 Our client is a well-established European marketing, sales and distribution organisation in specialty chemicals who wish to recruit a Commercial Manager within the specialty additives business. You will be responsible for leading and overseeing a team to achieve financial targets and drive business growth. Responsibilities: * Develop and execute commercial strategies to achieve financial targets and expand market presence. * Lead, coach, and motivate the commercial team to drive productivity and performance. * Conduct regular reviews with the commercial team to ensure opportunities are followed up and supported in converting to sales. * Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders. * Identify new business opportunities and markets for growth. * Drive project and new business pipeline development. * Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales efforts with overall business objectives. * Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive analysis and customer needs. * Monitor and analyse sales data and report on sales performance and market trends and implementing sales training programs for the team. * Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and budgets to senior management. * Ensure the team adheres to company policies and sale...