Moorland Recruitment
Business Development Executive
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Technical Sales Manager – Chemicals
Salary: £35–47.5k DOE + bonuses
Location: Leeds (Hybrid)
A fast-growing UK-based speciality chemicals business is seeking a Business Development Executive to lead and grow a new business unit focused on raw materials for food, feed, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications. This is a high-impact, commercial role ideal for someone with strong technical expertise and a proven track record in B2B chemical sales.
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive growth of a new speciality raw materials business unit
- Develop and lead a sales team as the unit scales
- Build and manage key customer relationships
- Identify new business opportunities in the UK & EU
- Conduct market analysis and track sales performance
- Deliver technical and commercial presentations
- Oversee budgeting, P&L, and profitability
- Represent the company at industry events
- Improve sales processes and tools
- Travel to customers, distributors, and suppliers
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Key Requirements
- 3–5+ years B2B technical sales experience in chemicals
- Strong Chemistry background (BSc/MSc or equivalent)
- Proven business development and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Confident working independently (incl. hybrid/WFH)
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel
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