Sales Associate- Leeds Based- Hybrid

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Sales Associate- Leeds Based- Hybrid

  • Post Date:1st October 2024
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Job Description

Salary: £30-38K

Location: Leeds based (Hybrid, min 3/4 days in office)

Job Title: Sales Associate

 

Launched in 2018, Anstar is a rapidly expanding start-up in the speciality chemical distribution space. We have quickly gained prominence in the UV-curable raw materials market, including Photoinitiators used in inks, coatings, adhesives, 3D printing and electronics.

Anstar is widely recognised and highly regarded in the industry for exemplifying our core philosophies: trust, transparency, ethical conduct, and unwavering customer-centricity. These values have helped us forge strong partnerships with suppliers and customers who are at the heart of our business.

Our global supply chain, European warehousing and local support team ensure that Anstar can offer the highest quality chemical products and provide an unrivalled end-to-end streamlined service for our clients whilst remaining competitive.

We are now seeking an ambitious Sales Associate to strengthen our UV-curable business. This role will offer an invigorating blend of challenges, a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to foster an entrepreneurial spirit. You will play a pivotal role in nurturing existing customer relationships while supporting the growth of new business ventures.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Support the company in its strategy to develop within the European market
  • Maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, and providing exceptional customer service
  • Pro-actively search for new customers in the European market
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential growth areas, customer demands, and emerging opportunities
  • Assist with tracking sales performance, analysing key metrics, and preparing regular reports on sales activities and revenue forecasts
  • Produce company presentations and assist in presenting to potential and current customers
  • Continuously evaluate and improve sales processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction

 

Essential requirements for the role:

 

  • You have a strong business acumen
  • You have a Chemistry degree (BSc/ MSc from a reputable university) and are technically proficient in this area
  • You are able to conduct market analysis, marketing and sales planning
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have high interpersonal competence and negotiation abilities
  • You can produce client-ready presentations
  • You are highly proficient in working with technology (laptops, phones) and Microsoft software (Windows, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

 

Advantageous/desirable section

  • Direct experience in UV-curing market or have a background in coatings/inks/paints
  • Masters/ PhD in Chemistry
  • Proficiency with CRM and ERP software

 

Please submit a CV to: [email protected]

 

Candidates who successfully pass the CV screening stage will be invited to be interviewed via video call and then face-to-face where possible.

 

We very much look forward to hearing from you.

 

The Anstar Team

Website: www.anstar.com

 

Offices: Airedale House, 432 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, LS4 2EW

Founder & Managing Director: Dr Liangyu Hawkes

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