Merritt Recruitment

7 job(s) at Merritt Recruitment

Merritt Recruitment
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Technical Sales Manager Personal Care - UK Location: Home-based Our client is a well-established distributor of specialty chemicals, supplying customers across the UK and Europe. With an extensive product range, they are now seeking a Technical Sales Manager to oversee the UK territory for their Personal Care division click apply for full job details
Merritt Recruitment Doncaster, Yorkshire
Mar 10, 2025
Full time
An exciting new role has been created for an Internal Sales Executive to join an international organisation. You will be developing existing accounts, identifying new customer opportunities and upselling services for a broad portfolio of general chemicals. Reporting to the Commercial Director and closely working with the technical, sales and purchasing teams. You will be office based in Doncaster with occasional travel. Key Responsibilities: Prepare sales quotes for customers Build, manage and convert the sales pipeline Manage and develop customer accounts, portfolio and market territories and identify and develop new business opportunities Grow existing Customer spends, improve revenue and profitability, and develop the sales product portfolio Manage, support and mentor the Sales Support team. Work closely with the procurement team to manage product demand and inventory turnover. Support and lead quality improvements to the sales process. Ideal Candidate: A sales background, ideally gained through experience in chemical industry sales Commercial acumen with high regard for accuracy and confident navigating and presenting commercial data with the Team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders of all levels and backgrounds You must have a full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. This is an office based role. There is a great salary and benefits package including pension. You will be supported and encouraged in your personal and professional development. Empowered to make decisions within the remit of your role and encouraged to engage in organisational decisions for the continual improvement of the company.
Merritt Recruitment Stockport, Cheshire
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
Office based role in Stockport An exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager in a leading chemical distribution company serving industries like personal care, health, and cleaning products. This role involves driving sales growth and managing a small sales team to ensure high performance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute sales strategies for raw chemical materials. Identify key markets, customer segments, and growth opportunities. Lead the sales team, set targets, and drive performance. Maintain market knowledge to enhance sales efforts. Build and manage long-term client relationships. Collaborate with logistics, marketing, and R&D to align sales with demand. Candidate Profile: Team management experience will be an advantage. Able to close deals and achieve targets. Chemical sales experience. Skilled in customer relationship management. Bachelor s degree or similar qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Business. Minimum 3 years sales experience. UK driving license required (sponsorship is not available). Join a growing company offering a competitive salary, benefits, and career progression into senior management.
Merritt Recruitment Killingworth, Tyne And Wear
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
An exciting role has become available for a Chemist with a leading manufacturer of high-quality products. You will be contributing to the development of new products, improving existing formulations and optimising manufacturing processes. For candidates who are innovative, pro-active and passionate about sustainability, this is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing industry. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimise coating formulations and techniques Design and implement novel water-based inks and primers, enhancing performance and sustainability across products. Serve as a specialist in embossing techniques, creating innovative textures and patterns to enhance surface aesthetics. Introduce new features to surfaces, improving functionality and aligning with market trends. To support product qualification and approval programmes in support of the NPD&I portfolio where appropriate. Conduct laboratory experiments and testing to evaluate the properties and characteristics of films and surface coatings. Work with production personnel and provide technical support and assistance as required to resolve production and quality issues in support of new and existing products. Provide technical support to customers regarding product specifications, application techniques, and troubleshooting assistance. Assist in the evaluation of raw materials, suppliers, and vendors to ensure compliance with quality standards, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability requirements. Occasional travel will be required for customer visits, training sessions and industry events, sometimes outside of usual working hours Ideal Candidate: Knowledge of polymers, resins, and surface coating/decorating technologies and the ability to bring new methodologies in these areas. Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science 5 years industry experience in the coatings, ideally plastics or material coatings would be desirable. Excellent communication skills Knowledge of new product development, process safety, optimisation, and improvements. Ability to plan, organise, carry out testing work and to analyse results. UK Driving Licence is required Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available This is a lab based role in the North East with occasional international travel. With a competitive salary and great benefits including 27 days holiday, free parking and a company pension scheme, this is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to join a leading global manufacturer.
Merritt Recruitment Swindon, Wiltshire
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
Functional Engineering Leader/ Material Scientist - NPI/Innovations, Performance Materials Location: Swindon - Hybrid role Are you an Innovator and leader who can inspire colleagues to develop new materials for a range of applications? We have an exciting role to lead a small and manage varied projects for an global manufacturing organisation...... click apply for full job details
Merritt Recruitment
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Location: West Riding, Yorkshire Our client is part of an international manufacturing organisation, they lead the market in developing inks and related products for the textile industry. They are looking for an experienced Technician / Chemist to innovate new technology and formulate water based inks...... click apply for full job details
Merritt Recruitment St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Application Engineer / Analytical Scientist - Surface Characterisation Are you an Analytical Chemist or Analytical Scientist or Postdoctoral Graduate with experience in surface charaterisation ? We have an exciting opportunity to provide technical support to industry and academics. Our client is a leading provider of laboratory instrumentation and cutting edge analytical services...... click apply for full job details