Our client is a fast-growing chemical distributor that recognises delivering value begins with its people. By placing employee development at the core of its strategy, the organisation empowers its teams to grow, innovate, and excel in their roles.

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Alongside this, a strong focus on employee wellbeing ensures that individuals feel supported, engaged, and able to perform at their best. This holistic approach not only enhances personal and professional potential but also enables the business to deliver exceptional service and tailored solutions to its customers.
Through this commitment, our client consistently exceeds expectations and continues to set new standards of excellence within the industry.
They are now seeking a Business Manager for their API's and Drug Delivery
Systems Division. This position will be home based. The geographical territory is UK and Ireland with regular visits to customers and occasional visits to their HQ office in the Midlands. This position is a full-time permanent role and will report to the Division Manager.
The candidate can be based anywhere in Ireland or the UK (Travel to Ireland would be approx. 2 / 3 times a month and the rest is travel weekly across UK)
Job Purpose
To create and maintain a profitable and sustainable Business Unit, specifically for Custom Synthesis in Ireland.
The Business Manager will develop long-term business relationships with Key Customers
The role holder will create unique and compelling sales propositions for the client's custom synthesis platform, APIs and drug delivery systems.
The Business Manager will drive business growth, interrogating tools available to develop new opportunities. They will engage with the substantial technical, commercial and manufacturing support available to ensure growth.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Sales
Develop c50 Key accounts
Build an opportunity bank of 100 opportunities
Develop 30 – 50 active sales projects
Manage an existing account portfolio for growth
Establish strong, long-term client relationships
Communicate the clients value proposition to major customers on a regular basis and uncover unmet needs
Suggest solutions and innovative ideas with the technical team to meet customer needs
Act as the liaison between key customers and internal teams
Identify and approach new potential strategic customers
Manufacturer Relationships
Develop relationships with suppliers of all key product groups
Obtain marketing information using substantial resources available
Ensure adequate stock
Communicate with supplier partners (reports, sales figures, market information, product development
Cultivate new supplier partners.
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to BSc level (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
Experience of the Irish pharmaceutical pipeline in API's and drug delivery systems
Sales success in a B2B environment
Proven experience as a Business Manager/Account Manager in the Life Science Industry
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Business acumen to attract and develop new supplier partners
Experience of using CRM software and MS Office
Solution seeking attitude
Demonstrates Drive, a Growth Mindset and a Team player approach
Excellent analytical and organisation skills
Determination, energy, tenacity, enthusiasm, loyalty. xrexnqw
Hold a full driving License
In return, our client is offering a package including a competitive basic salary of around £55,000 per annum (salary is very negotiable and dependent on experience), plus benefits which include bonus, an expensed company car, five weeks holiday, pension and healthcare.
To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Louise - Director at Atom Scientific Recruitment Ltd.