Area Sales Manager Adhesives - UK

Location: UK (Middle North)

EOC Group, a family-owned chemical product manufacturer headquartered in Belgium with seven production branches across Europe, is actively seeking a Sales Manager Adhesives for the UK market. Specializing in adhesives, compounds, latices, emulsions, and more, EOC prioritizes sustainable entrepreneurship and delivers high-quality products while ensuring exceptional customer service.

Your Responsibilities

As the Sales Manager for industrial adhesives (Hotmelt and Water-based), you will work closely with the EOC Belgium team and report directly to the European Sales Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Sales Director in achieving sales targets and market expansion
• Research, identify, and evaluate potential business opportunities within existing and new markets.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive growth and revenue.
• Promoting and selling adhesives (Hotmelt and Water-based) to end customers and distributors.
• Identifying and prioritizing new business opportunities in the UK market, especially in sectors like paperboard, paper converting, and the tissue industry.
• Collaborating closely with the local EOC production plant to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Monitoring market trends, providing strategic insights, and developing tailored sales strategies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts, major groups, and new clients.
• Drive product development initiatives in collaboration with the R&D team.
• Prioritize safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations in all business development efforts.
• Managing key performance indicators (KPIs) to meet sales targets.
• Traveling within the region (60% of the time).

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• A hunter’s mindset: Someone who enjoys opening doors and can effectively prioritize opportunities.
• Autonomy combined with strong teamwork skills.
• A passion for technical products, even without a formal chemistry background, and a strong affinity for technical industries.
• Experience working with key accounts and managing large-scale projects.
• Exceptional networking and communication skills to establish long-lasting relationships in a B2B environment.
• Resilience and motivation to overcome challenges and stay focused.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business development or equivalent through a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in a similar role, demonstrating substantial business growth.
• Experience in the adhesive industry or related chemistry/manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English, French and German is a requirement. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on mentality with a passion for exploring new markets.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Europe, up to 50% of the time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work semi-remotely with frequent visits to the HQ and R&D lab.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary based on experience and responsibilities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a company car, It Tools , healthcare plan, pension plan….
• The opportunity to work in a multinational company and collaborate closely with an enthusiastic and experienced European Sales Team.

Join EOC Group and take on an exciting challenge where innovation, technical expertise, and sustainability come together to shape the future of the chemical industry.

Apply today and feel the chemistry with EOC Group!