Opportunity to join a market leading manufacturer with a global presence
Autonomy and impact - shape the UK market and influence commercial growth

About Our Client

Gabriel-Chemie is one of Europe's leading masterbatch producers, with over 75 years of innovation in colouring and enhancing plastics. With headquarters in Austria and eight sites across Europe, they partner with global brands to deliver high-performance colour, additive, and sustainable material solutions. Their company combines deep technical expertise with a strong heritage of quality, creativity, and customer focus.

We're now looking to strengthen Gabriel-Chemie's UK commercial team with an experienced, proactiveArea Sales Managerwho can grow and nurture their customer relationships across the region.

Job Description

As the Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across the UK, managing key accounts, identifying new opportunities, and representing Gabriel-Chemie as a trusted technical partner. You will work closely with customers in packaging, plastics processing, manufacturing, and related industries to understand their needs and deliver solutions that support their operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and expanding a portfolio of customers across the UK
Visiting customers regularly to provide technical guidance and commercial support
Identifying and converting new business opportunities
Preparing quotations, proposals, and forecasts
Collaborating with our technical and production teams across Europe
Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
Representing GC at trade shows, events, and customer demonstrations

The Successful Applicant

The successful Area Sales Manager will be:-

Experienced in B2B sales, ideally within plastics, chemicals, packaging, or manufacturing
A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills
Comfortable managing a field-based role with regular travel
Commercially sharp, proactive, and self-driven
Able to interpret technical information and discuss product performance confidently
Be able to visit the offices in Kent

What's on Offer

On offer is a competitive base salary, plus package; as well as the opportunity to join an organisation that are renowned for their expertise and adopt a close knit, collaborative culture!

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