Sales Manager
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
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Territory: Northern UK
Location: Home-based
Why Join Us?
£54,000 basic salary + £20,000 bonus potential
£5,000 car allowance
Fully home-based role
Pension scheme + 25 days holiday
Clear progression: 40% of employees have had at least one internal promotion (most have had more)
A strong platform for career development and long-term growth
We're looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager with a background in chemical sales to join our growing team, focusing on the FMCG manufacturing sector. This is a predominantly account management-led role (80%), offering the opportunity to manage and grow an established client portfolio worth approximately £5 million.
The Role
You'll take ownership of key accounts across the North of the UK, building strong, long-term partnerships and delivering solution-led, consultative sales. While the focus is on developing existing business, you'll also identify and convert new opportunities within your territory.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and develop a portfolio of established FMCG manufacturing clients
Deliver tailored, value-driven surfactant solutions
Build strategic relationships with key decision-makers
Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer delivery
About You
Proven experience in chemical sales (essential)
Strong background in account management and consultative selling
Commercially astute with the ability to spot and develop opportunities
Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive, growth-focused environment, we'd like to hear from you.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Territory: Northern UK
Location: Home-based
Why Join Us?
£54,000 basic salary + £20,000 bonus potential
£5,000 car allowance
Fully home-based role
Pension scheme + 25 days holiday
Clear progression: 40% of employees have had at least one internal promotion (most have had more)
A strong platform for career development and long-term growth
We're looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager with a background in chemical sales to join our growing team, focusing on the FMCG manufacturing sector. This is a predominantly account management-led role (80%), offering the opportunity to manage and grow an established client portfolio worth approximately £5 million.
The Role
You'll take ownership of key accounts across the North of the UK, building strong, long-term partnerships and delivering solution-led, consultative sales. While the focus is on developing existing business, you'll also identify and convert new opportunities within your territory.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and develop a portfolio of established FMCG manufacturing clients
Deliver tailored, value-driven surfactant solutions
Build strategic relationships with key decision-makers
Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer delivery
About You
Proven experience in chemical sales (essential)
Strong background in account management and consultative selling
Commercially astute with the ability to spot and develop opportunities
Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive, growth-focused environment, we'd like to hear from you.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes