Regional Sales Manager
About Our Client
A global leader in the production of advanced carbon materials and speciality chemicals, committed to innovation, sustainability, and high-performance solutions. Backed by significant investment and the development of the world's largest single-site, this is an exciting time to join a fast-growing business with a global outlook and a family-run feel.
Job Description
Regional Sales Manager - Europe
Central/Western Europe - ( Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, UK, Scandinavia)We are looking for an experienced, pioneering, and flexible Regional Sales Manager to lead Speciality Chemicals - Non-Rubber division across Europe. This role will be responsible for driving growth through direct sales and channel management, working across a portfolio of products used in plastics, coatings, inks, and battery electrodes, among others.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role offering full autonomy and business ownership. You'll work closely with our global HQ and regional counterparts to build sustainable growth in key European markets.The Regional Sales Manager will:
- Develop and run a regional sales success for non-rubber speciality chemicals across key European territories.
- Drive new business development through both direct engagement and distribution channels.
- Appoint, manage, and when necessary, exit distributors to ensure optimal market coverage and performance.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities in line with long sales cycles (up to 24 months).
- Engage customers through consultative, technical sales methods; regularly visit clients and industry contacts.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and HQ teams to align goals and deliver on targets.
- Maintain strong market intelligence and identify barriers to entry; position company competitively across the region.
- Take ownership of all tasks necessary to achieve success, including those beyond a typical sales remit.
The Successful Applicant
The Regional Sales Manager will have:
- Technical background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering - ideally having started in a lab or technical role before transitioning to sales.
- Demonstrated success in a similar regional role with autonomous decision-making and end-to-end accountability.
- Experience selling into or working with customers in plastics, inks, coatings, or battery materials is highly desirable.
- Proven ability in channel development, including recruiting, training, and managing distributors.
- Entrepreneurial mindset - proactive, hands-on, creative, and resilient in overcoming market barriers.
- Ability to thrive in a flat, fast-paced structure with limited hierarchy and broad responsibility.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures and functions.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel frequently across Europe.
What's on Offer
Regional Sales Manager - Europe
Remote based role -
Central/Western Europe - ( Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, UK, Scandinavia)
Salary is dependant on location as this varies considerably.