Account Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
As Regional Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving sales across the M62 corridor on behalf of DL Chemicals.
You will work closely with the other Regional Sales Managers in order to identify and sign up strong distribution partners in the North in order to continue the exciting growth plans DL Chemicals have for the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working alongside the existing Regional Sales Manager analyse the market in order to ascertain who would be a suitable distribution partner for the North.
- Identify key strategic partners and agree agreement deals where required.
- Work closely with your customer base to produce bespoke products when required.
- Agree key commercial objectives with the existing distribution partners in order to maximise growth plans for the UK.
- Maintain a category / product focus (based on Features, Advantages, Benefits) and develop relationships by expanding the range within existing and new accounts.
- Support the existing distribution network sales forces with product training and key customers.
- Attend joint visits with existing sales members within the distributor network (with a specific focus on Key Account customers)
- Support the company with Trade Show duties
- You will be based in the North with extensive travel both in the UK and at times internationally.
The Successful Applicant
The Successful Regional Sales Manager will demonstrate the following:
- Be a proactive individual, that is able to work effectively remotely as well as part of a wider team.
- Demonstrate a previous track record of over achieving sales targets working for a manufacture selling via distributors.
- Previous experience within the adhesives / sealants sector would be advantageous, but this isn't a pre-requisite for the role.
- Be an excellent communicator who is able to deliver technical presentations when required.
- Experience identifying and signing up new distributors is highly beneficial for this role.
- Have a structured approach to managing your diary in order to maximise efficiency within your customer base.
- A strong rapport builder that is able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally.
- Be able to travel across the UK when required, but be based along the M62 corridor
Interested?
For more information, contact Melanie Roels: melanie.roels@dl-chem.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £2,800.00 per month
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: https://www.dl-chem.com/en/jobs/sales-manager-uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Account Manager roles across DL CHEMICALS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £2,800 - £2,800 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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