Technical Account Manager (Chemist)
Aylesbury
£ 25000 - 35000/annum + car + commission
We are seeking a Graduate Chemist or Scientist, to work as a Technical Account Manager, for a chemical company in Buckinghamshire.
This position would suit either an experienced chemical sales professional or a recent graduate chemist/scientist seeking to develop a commercial career in sales. Previous sales experience is not required as full training will be provided. In return you will receive a basic salary in the region of £25,000-£35,000, company car, bonus, phone, private health insurance and pension. There is great scope for creativity and personal development within this role, and you will be supported by extensive training, a fully equipped laboratory, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, and outside training if required.
After a perod of training the role includes responsibility for:
• Developing strong technical understanding of the full range of chemical products, their benefits and formulation characteristics.
• Regularly visiting customers to develop long-term working relationships with their R&D, Purchasing and Marketing teams.This will involve extensive travel within the UK.
• Understanding the technical and commercial needs of the customers.
• Communicating complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Continuing to provide technical support to customers throughout their development process.
• Working with Technical Development Chemists to create innovative formulations.
• Identifying and expl...