About Brenntag
Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety..
Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.
As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.
For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com
Brenntag UK & Ireland (part of the global Brenntag Group) is the market leader in specialty, bulk and packaged chemical distribution. In the UK, we employ over 750 people from 21 strategic sites, three sea-fed facilities and have a dedicated fleet of over 100 vehicles. We serve over 20,000 customer accounts nationwide.
Headquartered in Leeds, Brenntag UK & Ireland offers its business partners a wide range of products and value-added services such as filling services and mixing and blending, as well as technical support and services for various industries within the life science, environmental and material science sectors.
As an Internal Account Manager, the day to day duties will include:
* The delivery of monthly / quarterly / annual gross profit and budgeted targets using effective sales techniques.
* Open and develop new trading accounts and complete the customer on boarding process.
* Maintain a sales plan for the area, monitoring and mapping time scales and actions required to achieve growth.
* Develop an understanding of the key markets and products.
* Liaise with Business Development Managers to maximise sales opportunities.
* Monitor, evaluate and report on competitors activities to identify sales opportunities.
* Responsible for price and sales campaign management.
* Completion of customer tenders
* Co-ordination of new product sourcing and sample management.
* Be a pivotal link between External Account Managers and internal commercial teams.
This is a fast-moving role servicing a vast range of market sectors requiring a highly motivated individual with a passion for delivering a positive a customer experience, who can multi-task and is able to demonstrate:
* A customer centric attitude
* Previous experience in a similar proactive sales role
* The confidence to liaise and build rapport with a wide range of internal and external contacts
* The ability to problem solve, as well as organise and prioritise day to day tasks
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with professional telephone manner
* A commitment to continuous improvement and ability to deal with change
* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office
In return, we can offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes company pension scheme and 25 days' holiday (including the option to buy & sell) and free parking, as well as excellent training and development schemes.