Technical Sales RepresentativeCK Group are recruiting for a Technical Sales Representative to join a Chemical manufacturing company at their site based in Aylesbury, on a full time, permanent basis.
The role will involve travel across the UK, so a full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.
The Company is a manufacturer and independent distributor of raw materials and speciality chemicals, for the UK and European Personal Care industry.
Location: The Technical Sales Representative will be based at the company's site in Aylesbury, easily commutable by road from High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard, Luton and St Albans.
Technical Sales Representative Role: Your main duties will be: Developing a strong technical understanding of the company's range of ingredients, their chemistry, benefits and formulation characteristics.Understanding customer needsCommunicating scientific information clearly and conciselySupporting customers throughout the development process of a new productHelping the company's Technical Development Chemists to create new Personal Care formulationsVisiting UK customers to develop long-term working relationships with their R&D, Purchasing and Marketing teamsMaintaining existing business relationships and creating new opportunities with existing customersIdentifying and sourcing new business opportunitiesAttending relevant meetings, seminars, exhibitions and symposia in the Cosmetic industry to increase knowledge Your Background, skills and experience: Degree in Chemistry-related or Life Science-related subject - essentialFull UK Driving licence and the ability and inspiration to travel - essentialExceptional communication skills - essentialScientific approach to problem solvingAbility to learn and understand new technologies quickly Ability to work effectively under pressurePrior Sales experience - desiredCustomer-service orientated