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CK Group are recruiting for a Technical Sales Representative to join a Chemical manufacturing company at their site based in Aylesbury, on a full time, permanent basis. The role will involve travel across the UK, so a full UK driving licence is an essential requirement. 

The Company is a manufacturer and independent distributor of raw materials and speciality chemicals, for the UK and European Personal Care industry.

Location:
The Technical Sales Representative will be based at the company's site in Aylesbury, easily commutable by road from High Wycombe, Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard, Luton and St Albans. 

Technical Sales Representative Role:
Your main duties will be:

Developing a strong technical understanding of the company's range of ingredients, their chemistry, benefits and formulation characteristics.
Understanding customer needs
Communicating scientific information clearly and concisely
Supporting customers throughout the development process of a new product
Helping the company's Technical Development Chemists to create new Personal Care formulations
Visiting UK customers to develop long-term working relationships with their R&D, Purchasing and Marketing teams
Maintaining existing business relationships and creating new opportunities with existing customers
Identifying and sourcing new business opportunities
Attending relevant meetings, seminars, exhibitions and symposia in the Cosmetic industry to increase knowledge 

Your Background, skills and experience:

Degree in Chemistry-related or Life Science-related subject - essential
Full UK Driving licence and the ability and inspiration to travel - essential
Exceptional communication skills - essential
Scientific approach to problem solving
Ability to learn and understand new technologies quickly 
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Prior Sales experience - desired
Customer-service orientated 

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.  

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