Connect Chemicals Group
Sales Manager - CASE (m/f/x)
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Location: Northwich, Cheshire, UK
Start: immediately
Employment type: full-time
About the Role
Connect Chemicals is an owner-managed company with more than 25 years of experience in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals. With over 360 employees at our headquarters in Germany and in our subsidiaries across Europe, North America, and Asia, we market a high-quality portfolio of products and services. What sets us apart? A family-oriented corporate culture built on trust, reliability, and genuine appreciation. We support individual development and place great value on strong teamwork, because our employees are the key to our long-term success.
Your Responsibilities
- Drive specialty chemical sales across the UK, focusing on the CASE markets (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers)
- Manage and grow existing accounts while developing new business opportunities
- Build long-term relationships with key customers and strategic partners
- Identify customer needs and deliver tailored product solutions
- Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets
- Support the implementation of the sales strategy and successful market introduction of new products
- Prepare quotations, proposals and tenders and negotiate commercial agreements
- Collaborate closely with suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams to ensure excellent customer service
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and new business opportunities
- Represent Connect Chemicals at customer meetings, trade fairs and industry events
- Support compliance with UK REACH, GB CLP and ISO 9001 requirements
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Your Profile
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field
- Proven sales experience in the specialty chemicals industry, ideally within the CASE markets
- Strong track record in account management, business development and achieving sales targets
- Commercially minded with excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Confident working with both technical and commercial stakeholders
- Self-motivated, customer-focused and able to work independently
- Structured and organised with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with MS Office; CRM and ERP knowledge is advantageous
- Willingness to travel regularly within the UK
- Full UK driving licence
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Our Benefits
- Be part of a dynamic and internationally operating specialty chemicals company
- Opportunity to work with a passionate team and influential industry partners
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A company culture that values balance; even in a fast-paced environment, real work-life balance is possible
- A motivated, collaborative team where true team spirit is part of everyday work
- Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
Do you value variety in your work, think beyond the obvious, and enjoy collaborating across teams? Even if you don’t meet every single requirement in our job description: if you’re excited about making an impact with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your application documents, including your salary expectations, to our HR Manager:
Alina.Maldera@connectchemicals.com
Or simply apply via LinkedIn!
Connect Chemicals (UK) Ltd.
Winnington Hall, Northwich
Cheshire CW8 4DU, UK
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