Territory Manager
  • England,North West,Cheshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Are you an experienced sales professional with a strong technical background in Personal Care, HI&I or related chemical industries? We’re looking for a dynamic Territory Manager to drive growth, build lasting customer relationships, and represent a leading supplier of speciality ingredients across a defined UK North territory.
About the Role As Territory Manager, you’ll take ownership of sales performance across your region, managing a defined portfolio of customers and products. You’ll act as the key link between customers, internal teams, and supplier partners, delivering exceptional service, strategic insight, and profitable results.
Key Responsibilities * Achieve agreed turnover and profitability targets across your territory.

* Maintain deep knowledge of market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.

* Build strong, collaborative relationships with customers, internal colleagues, and supplier partners.

* Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance updates.

* Develop and deliver territory plans, ensuring efficient coverage and consistent customer contact.

* Produce detailed visit reports, manage CRM data, and ensure timely follow-up on quotations, samples, and projects.

* Provide insight on pricing, volume allocation, and opportunities to optimise profit.

* Deliver presentations at customer meetings, events, and industry exhibitions.

* Support strategic planning by sharing customer insights and market intelligence.

* Organise joint customer visits with supplier partners and provide regular account updates.

* Uphold the highest standards of business ethics and represent the company professionally at all times.

* Plan weekly itineraries, maintain an up-to-date opportunities pipeline, and manage expenses in line with policy.

* Occasional weekend travel for customer visits or product training may be required.

About You Essential Experience & Knowledge:
* 7+ years’ experience in a customer-facing commercial role within the UK Personal Care, HI&I or related scientific/chemical sectors.

* Proven success managing territories, customer relationships, and sales performance.

Essential Skills:
* Strong communication: verbal, written, and presentation.

* Effective negotiation and consultative selling skills.

* Strong problem-solving ability and commercial awareness.

* Confidence with planning, budgeting, and reporting.

* Solid IT, organisational, and project management skills.

* Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Qualifications:
* Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline - or equivalent industry experience.

* Full, clean UK driving licence.

* Desirable: SCS Diploma.

If this is of interest, do not hesitate to apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV; for further information reach out to Rebecca Tilston @ smart4chemicals.
Job number 3314655

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