International Sales Manager Highly Competitive Salary + Generous Benefits Package

The Company:
Established at the forefront of chemical manufacturing, our client is an internationally renowned chemical manufacturer focusing on the production and development of both inorganic and organic colours. Due to the internal promotion of the present International Sales Manager, our clients are now looking for a proven International Sales professional to lead, develop and mentor an experienced sales/commercial team across the UK & Ireland whilst managing and supporting an established international distribution network across Europe.
The Role:
The International Sales Manager will assume the following responsibilities:
Supporting, developing, recruiting, training and pushing sales through European distributors
Managing, developing, training and recruiting a UK & Ireland commercial team
Managing key accounts within the coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, sealants and plastics industries
Developing, implementing and successfully integrating 1, 3 & 5 year business plans
Developing new business opportunities and emerging markets such as personal care, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, etc.
Managing and developing the European product portfolio
Budgetary responsibility for the whole of Europe
The Requirements:
Degree in Chemistry or related subject (Colour Chemistry highly advantageous)
Proven leadership/man management experience
Experience setting up and managing European Distribution networks
Experience of selling organic and/or in-organic pigments to the coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, sealants and plastics industries
Excellent understanding and proven international sales experience
A highly motivated and entrepreneurial personality
Ability to travel throughout Europe (this role will require extensive travel)
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English and ideally another major European Language (German, French, Spanish)
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