Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Business Development Manager (Chemicals)

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Business Development Manager (Chemicals)
Leeds (M60 Patch)
£32,000 - £35,000 (OTE £60,000) + Training + Progression + Uncapped Commission + Company Car + Laptop + Phone
Are you a driven Business Development Manager from a Chemicals, Hygiene or similar background, looking for a step up and to progress into senior roles within an established, growing business with a generous commission structure?
Do you have the ability to hit the floor running, bringing door-to-door, warm and cold calling experience, and the drive to work across the M60 corridor covering Leeds, Manchester and South Chester?
This company supplies chemicals and hygiene products into hospitals, universities, along with providing kitchen design and installations as a sub sector, with 50 employees and a strong family culture.
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In this role you will be in charge of selling cleaning chemicals and hygiene products into a variety of interesting industries exposing you to a wide range of clientele.
This role:
- Mix of door-to-door, cold & warm calling, client visits and account management
- Monday to Friday (40 hours a week)
- On the road, with occasional visits to the office for sales meetings, training and company events
- Working within a buddy system, who deals with the admin, allowing you to concentrate your time into sales
The person:
- Proven sales background, (preferably chemicals and hygiene industry)
- Full UK Driving license
- Commutable to Manchester, Leeds or South Chester


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Keywords: Sales, Field, Chemicals, Hygiene, Door-to-Door, Manchester, Commission, Bonus, Leeds, South Chester
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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