Sales & Business Development Manager

The primary objective of this role is to support the company in its pursuit to become the leading Specialty Company globally by contributing to the strategic plan for developing effective sales strategies. This entails enhancing the performance of the sales team, leveraging opportunities, and ensuring a higher success rate for new product launches. Key responsibilities include: - Growing existing business and generating new sales to exceed Company sales targets - Identifying new sales and business development opportunities in line with the company's sales strategy - Adding value to strategic customer accounts - Monitoring and reporting on sales performance against targets and strategic objectives - Enhancing customer satisfaction, relations, and the company's market image - Identifying and converting new opportunities - Improving Sector Sales Teams performance through effective management - Providing accurate monthly sales forecasts - Managing agents efficiently - Conducting commercial negotiations to maximize profitability - Developing and executing sales strategy and plans to achieve sales targets - Collaborating with the Marketing team on new product development and ensuring successful product launches Essential requirements for this role include: - A degree in Technical or Marketing or equivalent qualification - Demonstrated track record of acquiring new business - Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in textile chemicals or technical selling - Minimum of 5 years of experience in people management - Proficiency in computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.,