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Senior Buyer required to join an existing engineering procurement team who secure the supply chain, purchase and timely delivery of goods and services.
Requirements
Buyer experience within engineering ideally mechanical and electrical.
Engineering drawings and BOMs knowledge
MS Office: ERP, Navision, SAP and logical process fluency.
MCIPS qualified.
Full driving licence.
Responsibilities
Maximum Retail Price, optimal inventory and OTD performance management.
Prepare tenders, analyse quotations and negotiate pricing.
Build supplier relationships, visits and audits.
Own sourcing and advise on make vs buy decisions.
Monitor supplier performance quality. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leicester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £65000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-04-15 13:04:12
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Sales Agent - Eyewear / Sunglasses - Europe
Zest Optical is working in partnership with a premium eyewear brand to recruit a commercially driven Sales Agent to support their expansion across Europe.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, design-led brand with an established international presence and exciting plans for further product launches.
This is a proactive, business development-led position focused on expanding wholesale distribution across key European markets with overseas travel required.
The Role
Identify and win new business across optical practices, fashion boutiques and concept stores
Build and develop a strong network of retail partners across Europe
Secure new stockists and drive growth of existing accounts
Lead outreach activity across phone, email and LinkedIn
Support the launch of new collections through pre-orders and retail partnerships
Gather market insights to support commercial strategy
The Candidate
Proven B2B sales experience within eyewear, sunglasses, fashion or accessories
Existing network of buyers and retail contacts across Europe is essential
Strong commercial mindset with a proactive, hunter approach to sales
Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
Self-motivated and able to manage your own pipeline
Fluent in English, additional European languages advantageous
Package
Flexible salary / commission-based structure (to be discussed)
Opportunity to work with a premium, growing brand
High level of autonomy and ownership
If you're looking to join a progressive ophthalmic business and develop your career within field sales, apply now for a confidential discussion. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Additional Benefits
Posted: 2026-04-14 12:31:01
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JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mantrose Group is a specialty ingredients company with deep application expertise across confectionery, food, and pharmaceutical coatings.
Our portfolio spans resinous and wax-based confectionery coatings, pharmaceutical excipients, and our NatureSeal line of post-harvest wash and coating solutions for fresh-cut produce.
NatureSeal is a market-leading technology used by produce processors and retailers across North America to extend the shelf-life, appearance, and safety of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
We are looking for a technically credible Sales Manager to develop and grow a commercial territory spanning confectionery, food coatings, pharma/nutraceutical, and fresh produce markets.
This is a full-cycle individual contributor role: you will identify opportunities, build technical relationships, run application trials, and close business.
The NatureSeal segment in particular offers significant growth potential, with active demand from produce processors and foodservice distributors.
The right candidate brings enough chemistry or food science background to hold a substantive conversation in a customer lab, and enough commercial instinct to convert that credibility into sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Pipeline Management
Prospect, qualify, and develop new accounts across confectionery, food, pharma/nutraceutical, and fresh-cut produce segments.
Build and maintain a structured opportunity pipeline in CRM, tracking account status, project progression, and next steps with discipline.
Develop and execute account business plans on monthly and annual cadences, setting growth targets and tracking performance against them.
Represent Mantrose Group at industry tradeshows (NCA, SupplySide, United Fresh, and others), leveraging these events for prospecting and relationship deepening.
Technical Selling & Customer Engagement
Serve as the primary commercial interface for your accounts, conducting product demonstrations, application discussions, and customized technical presentations.
Partner with R&D and product management to match Mantrose capabilities to customer formulation challenges, from confectionery and pharmaceutical coatings to NatureSeal post-harvest treatment programs for fresh-cut produce processors.
Develop NatureSeal opportunities across produce processors and foodservice distributors, educating buyers and technical staff on shelf-life extension, browning inhibition, and food safety benefits.
Translate customer requirements into internal project briefs, ensuring cross-functional teams have the context needed to develop targeted solutions.
Market Intelligence & Strategy
Continuously gather competitive intelligence on pricing, product performance, applications, and market trends across your covered segments.
Analyze customer and market data to surface patterns, inform pricing decisions, and identify white space for product development.
Contribute to commercial strategy discussions by sharing field perspective on competitor activity, regulatory developments, and customer priorities.
Professional Development
Maintain current technical knowledge across covered application areas through industry publications, educational workshops, and participation in relevant professional societies.
Build and sustain a professional network that supports long-term business development across all covered market segments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a closely related technical discipline.
5+ years of technical sales or business development experience in food ingredients, specialty chemicals, or a directly adjacent field.
Demonstrated ability to sell on technical value: capable of diagnosing a customer application problem, proposing a solution, and supporting trials through to commercialization.
Working knowledge of the functional food ingredient space, with familiarity across at least one of the following: confections, pharma coatings, fresh produce, or nutraceuticals.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to both technical and procurement audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
Preferred
Familiarity with NatureSeal or equivalent fresh-cut produce preservation technologies; existing relationships within produce processing or foodservice distribution are a strong plus.
R&D background with a desire to move into a fully customer-facing commercial role.
Established relationships within confectionery manufacturing, supplement/nutraceutical production, or fresh produce processing.
Spanish and/or Portuguese Fluency
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Mantrose Group offers paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Salary Range: 100-120K+ DOE
Mantrose Group is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT US
Mantrose Group is a world leader in specialty coatings and functional blends for the food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.
Founded more than 100 years ago, Mantrose is proud to be part of RPM International Inc., a $5.6 billion multinational company with 14,600 employees worldwide and subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.
The company has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of name-brand products, many of which are leaders in the markets they serve.
Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc.
has been at the forefront of developing superior edible coatings and specialty products for the pharmaceutical, confectionery, agricultural, food, personal care and industrial industries for decades.
Since our company was founded over 100 years ago, we have been delivering unparalleled results to our clients for all of their coating and custom product development needs.
NatureSeal® both an industry veteran and fresh-cut produce pioneer, has been a leading expert in shelf-life extension technology worldwide.
Our patented line of products has grown exponentially, offering produce solutions to the processor, foodservice and home use markets.
Profile Food Ingredients offers a wide range of specialty product formulations for use in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, confections, nutraceuticals, dips, dressings and sauces.
Its product line promotes uniformity, enhances texture, thickens, prevents separation and extends shelf life and includes clean label, non-GMO, organic and natural solutions.
Since 1946, Holton Food Products has been helping its customers succeed by providing quality ingredients, customized product development and technical support-all fueled by strong food science and applications experience.
This dedication and know-how has enabled our customers to build appealing product lines, increase sales and improve margins.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
Posted: 2026-03-31 14:09:51
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JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mantrose Group is a specialty ingredients company with deep application expertise across confectionery, food, and pharmaceutical coatings.
Our portfolio spans resinous and wax-based confectionery coatings, pharmaceutical excipients, and our NatureSeal line of post-harvest wash and coating solutions for fresh-cut produce.
NatureSeal is a market-leading technology used by produce processors and retailers across North America to extend the shelf-life, appearance, and safety of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
We are looking for a technically credible Sales Manager to develop and grow a commercial territory spanning confectionery, food coatings, pharma/nutraceutical, and fresh produce markets.
This is a full-cycle individual contributor role: you will identify opportunities, build technical relationships, run application trials, and close business.
The NatureSeal segment in particular offers significant growth potential, with active demand from produce processors and foodservice distributors.
The right candidate brings enough chemistry or food science background to hold a substantive conversation in a customer lab, and enough commercial instinct to convert that credibility into sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development & Pipeline Management
Prospect, qualify, and develop new accounts across confectionery, food, pharma/nutraceutical, and fresh-cut produce segments.
Build and maintain a structured opportunity pipeline in CRM, tracking account status, project progression, and next steps with discipline.
Develop and execute account business plans on monthly and annual cadences, setting growth targets and tracking performance against them.
Represent Mantrose Group at industry tradeshows (NCA, SupplySide, United Fresh, and others), leveraging these events for prospecting and relationship deepening.
Technical Selling & Customer Engagement
Serve as the primary commercial interface for your accounts, conducting product demonstrations, application discussions, and customized technical presentations.
Partner with R&D and product management to match Mantrose capabilities to customer formulation challenges, from confectionery and pharmaceutical coatings to NatureSeal post-harvest treatment programs for fresh-cut produce processors.
Develop NatureSeal opportunities across produce processors and foodservice distributors, educating buyers and technical staff on shelf-life extension, browning inhibition, and food safety benefits.
Translate customer requirements into internal project briefs, ensuring cross-functional teams have the context needed to develop targeted solutions.
Market Intelligence & Strategy
Continuously gather competitive intelligence on pricing, product performance, applications, and market trends across your covered segments.
Analyze customer and market data to surface patterns, inform pricing decisions, and identify white space for product development.
Contribute to commercial strategy discussions by sharing field perspective on competitor activity, regulatory developments, and customer priorities.
Professional Development
Maintain current technical knowledge across covered application areas through industry publications, educational workshops, and participation in relevant professional societies.
Build and sustain a professional network that supports long-term business development across all covered market segments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a closely related technical discipline.
5+ years of technical sales or business development experience in food ingredients, specialty chemicals, or a directly adjacent field.
Demonstrated ability to sell on technical value: capable of diagnosing a customer application problem, proposing a solution, and supporting trials through to commercialization.
Working knowledge of the functional food ingredient space, with familiarity across at least one of the following: confections, pharma coatings, fresh produce, or nutraceuticals.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable presenting to both technical and procurement audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
Preferred
Familiarity with NatureSeal or equivalent fresh-cut produce preservation technologies; existing relationships within produce processing or foodservice distribution are a strong plus.
R&D background with a desire to move into a fully customer-facing commercial role.
Established relationships within confectionery manufacturing, supplement/nutraceutical production, or fresh produce processing.
Spanish and/or Portuguese Fluency
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Mantrose Group offers paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Salary Range: 100-120K+ DOE
Mantrose Group is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT US
Mantrose Group is a world leader in specialty coatings and functional blends for the food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.
Founded more than 100 years ago, Mantrose is proud to be part of RPM International Inc., a $5.6 billion multinational company with 14,600 employees worldwide and subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.
The company has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of name-brand products, many of which are leaders in the markets they serve.
Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc.
has been at the forefront of developing superior edible coatings and specialty products for the pharmaceutical, confectionery, agricultural, food, personal care and industrial industries for decades.
Since our company was founded over 100 years ago, we have been delivering unparalleled results to our clients for all of their coating and custom product development needs.
NatureSeal® both an industry veteran and fresh-cut produce pioneer, has been a leading expert in shelf-life extension technology worldwide.
Our patented line of products has grown exponentially, offering produce solutions to the processor, foodservice and home use markets.
Profile Food Ingredients offers a wide range of specialty product formulations for use in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, confections, nutraceuticals, dips, dressings and sauces.
Its product line promotes uniformity, enhances texture, thickens, prevents separation and extends shelf life and includes clean label, non-GMO, organic and natural solutions.
Since 1946, Holton Food Products has been helping its customers succeed by providing quality ingredients, customized product development and technical support-all fueled by strong food science and applications experience.
This dedication and know-how has enabled our customers to build appealing product lines, increase sales and improve margins.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
Posted: 2026-03-31 14:09:22
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UK Key Account /Business Development Manager- Automotive Car Care & FMCG Retail
National Accounts | High-Profile Car Care Category | UK & Ireland
Location & Package
Ideal location: Surrey / Hampshire / Berkshire (or commutable)
Salary: circa £60,000 - £70,000
Bonus OTE + Company Car + Pension
Strong support from a European manufacturing and technical base
Build a category - Own national accounts - New Business- Make your mark.
We're strengthening our UK commercial team and are looking for a high-calibre Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager with proven experience in Automotive Car Care, Motor Oils & Lubricants, or FMCG Retail National Accounts.
As a major European chemical manufacturer, we develop and supply high-performance Car Care products, and maintenance fluids to leading Automotive Retailers, Forecourt Groups, Supermarkets, DIY and Distribution partners across EMEA.
This is a pivotal UK role with genuine scope to shape category strategy, grow national account sales alongside launching new products to market.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of key UK & Ireland accounts, targeting growth across:
Automotive Retail chains
Petrol Forecourt groups
Supermarkets & DIY chains
National Distributors & Regional Distributors
High-volume retail platforms
This is a commercially focused, customer facing role where your ability to balance volume, margin, range, and customer strategy will be critical.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A Key Account Manager within Automotive Car Care, Lubricants, or FMCG National Accounts
Experienced in National Account or Top-Tier Regional / Key Account management
Commercially sharp, data-led, and confident facing senior retail buyers
Comfortable owning a category and influencing range, pricing, promotions, and space
This role would also suit a commercially driven Category Manager or Product Manager ready to step into a more sales-facing national accounts role.
What You'll Bring
Essential strengths include:
Proven success managing and growing National Retail or Large Distributor accounts
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margin, volume, and promotional planning
Confidence using sales data to identify gaps and unlock opportunity
Ability to build long-term, trusted customer relationships
Experience launching new products and winning range acceptance
Highly desirable (but not essential):
Knowledge of Car Care, Motor Oils, Automotive Lubricants, or Maintenance Fluids
Experience linking the motorist, retailer, and category strategy
Why Join?
High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
Established products with strong technically manufactured credibility
Backed by a leading European manufacturer
Opportunity to shape and grow a car care category in the UK
Apply Now - Interviews Ongoing
We are actively interviewing, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply or have an initial confidential conversation, contact our exclusive recruitment partner:
Glen Shepherd 07977 266309
Please send your CV and a brief overview of how your experience aligns with this role.
We're hiring now - don't miss the opportunity.
JOB REF: 4322GSA
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background.
We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Ascot, England
Start: 20/04/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £70000 per annum + bonus + company car + pension
Posted: 2026-03-20 11:00:23
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UK Key Account /Business Development Manager- Automotive Car Care & FMCG Retail
National Accounts | High-Profile Car Care Category | UK & Ireland
Location & Package
Ideal location: Surrey / Hampshire / Berkshire (or commutable)
Salary: circa £60,000 - £70,000
Bonus OTE + Company Car + Pension
Strong support from a European manufacturing and technical base
Build a category - Own national accounts - New Business- Make your mark.
We're strengthening our UK commercial team and are looking for a high-calibre Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager with proven experience in Automotive Car Care, Motor Oils & Lubricants, or FMCG Retail National Accounts.
As a major European chemical manufacturer, we develop and supply high-performance Car Care products, and maintenance fluids to leading Automotive Retailers, Forecourt Groups, Supermarkets, DIY and Distribution partners across EMEA.
This is a pivotal UK role with genuine scope to shape category strategy, grow national account sales alongside launching new products to market.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of key UK & Ireland accounts, targeting growth across:
Automotive Retail chains
Petrol Forecourt groups
Supermarkets & DIY chains
National Distributors & Regional Distributors
High-volume retail platforms
This is a commercially focused, customer facing role where your ability to balance volume, margin, range, and customer strategy will be critical.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A Key Account Manager within Automotive Car Care, Lubricants, or FMCG National Accounts
Experienced in National Account or Top-Tier Regional / Key Account management
Commercially sharp, data-led, and confident facing senior retail buyers
Comfortable owning a category and influencing range, pricing, promotions, and space
This role would also suit a commercially driven Category Manager or Product Manager ready to step into a more sales-facing national accounts role.
What You'll Bring
Essential strengths include:
Proven success managing and growing National Retail or Large Distributor accounts
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margin, volume, and promotional planning
Confidence using sales data to identify gaps and unlock opportunity
Ability to build long-term, trusted customer relationships
Experience launching new products and winning range acceptance
Highly desirable (but not essential):
Knowledge of Car Care, Motor Oils, Automotive Lubricants, or Maintenance Fluids
Experience linking the motorist, retailer, and category strategy
Why Join?
High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
Established products with strong technically manufactured credibility
Backed by a leading European manufacturer
Opportunity to shape and grow a car care category in the UK
Apply Now - Interviews Ongoing
We are actively interviewing, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply or have an initial confidential conversation, contact our exclusive recruitment partner:
Glen Shepherd 07977 266309
Please send your CV and a brief overview of how your experience aligns with this role.
We're hiring now - don't miss the opportunity.
JOB REF: 4322GSA
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background.
We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: 19/04/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £70000 per annum + bonus + company car + pension
Posted: 2026-03-19 18:00:15
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UK Key Account /Business Development Manager- Automotive Car Care & FMCG Retail
National Accounts | High-Profile Car Care Category | UK & Ireland
Location & Package
Ideal location: Surrey / Hampshire / Berkshire (or commutable)
Salary: circa £60,000 - £70,000
Bonus OTE + Company Car + Pension
Strong support from a European manufacturing and technical base
Build a category - Own national accounts - New Business- Make your mark.
We're strengthening our UK commercial team and are looking for a high-calibre Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager with proven experience in Automotive Car Care, Motor Oils & Lubricants, or FMCG Retail National Accounts.
As a major European chemical manufacturer, we develop and supply high-performance Car Care products, and maintenance fluids to leading Automotive Retailers, Forecourt Groups, Supermarkets, DIY and Distribution partners across EMEA.
This is a pivotal UK role with genuine scope to shape category strategy, grow national account sales alongside launching new products to market.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of key UK & Ireland accounts, targeting growth across:
Automotive Retail chains
Petrol Forecourt groups
Supermarkets & DIY chains
National Distributors & Regional Distributors
High-volume retail platforms
This is a commercially focused, customer facing role where your ability to balance volume, margin, range, and customer strategy will be critical.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A Key Account Manager within Automotive Car Care, Lubricants, or FMCG National Accounts
Experienced in National Account or Top-Tier Regional / Key Account management
Commercially sharp, data-led, and confident facing senior retail buyers
Comfortable owning a category and influencing range, pricing, promotions, and space
This role would also suit a commercially driven Category Manager or Product Manager ready to step into a more sales-facing national accounts role.
What You'll Bring
Essential strengths include:
Proven success managing and growing National Retail or Large Distributor accounts
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margin, volume, and promotional planning
Confidence using sales data to identify gaps and unlock opportunity
Ability to build long-term, trusted customer relationships
Experience launching new products and winning range acceptance
Highly desirable (but not essential):
Knowledge of Car Care, Motor Oils, Automotive Lubricants, or Maintenance Fluids
Experience linking the motorist, retailer, and category strategy
Why Join?
High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
Established products with strong technically manufactured credibility
Backed by a leading European manufacturer
Opportunity to shape and grow a car care category in the UK
Apply Now - Interviews Ongoing
We are actively interviewing, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply or have an initial confidential conversation, contact our exclusive recruitment partner:
Glen Shepherd 07977 266309
Please send your CV and a brief overview of how your experience aligns with this role.
We're hiring now - don't miss the opportunity.
JOB REF: 4322GSA
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background.
We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: 19/04/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £70000 per annum + bonus + company car + pension
Posted: 2026-03-19 15:00:17
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UK Key Account /Business Development Manager- Automotive Car Care & FMCG Retail
National Accounts | High-Profile Car Care Category | UK & Ireland
Location & Package
Ideal location: Surrey / Hampshire / Berkshire (or commutable)
Salary: circa £60,000 - £70,000
Bonus OTE + Company Car + Pension
Strong support from a European manufacturing and technical base
Build a category - Own national accounts - New Business- Make your mark.
We're strengthening our UK commercial team and are looking for a high-calibre Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager with proven experience in Automotive Car Care, Motor Oils & Lubricants, or FMCG Retail National Accounts.
As a major European chemical manufacturer, we develop and supply high-performance Car Care products, and maintenance fluids to leading Automotive Retailers, Forecourt Groups, Supermarkets, DIY and Distribution partners across EMEA.
This is a pivotal UK role with genuine scope to shape category strategy, grow national account sales alongside launching new products to market.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of key UK & Ireland accounts, targeting growth across:
Automotive Retail chains
Petrol Forecourt groups
Supermarkets & DIY chains
National Distributors & Regional Distributors
High-volume retail platforms
This is a commercially focused, customer facing role where your ability to balance volume, margin, range, and customer strategy will be critical.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A Key Account Manager within Automotive Car Care, Lubricants, or FMCG National Accounts
Experienced in National Account or Top-Tier Regional / Key Account management
Commercially sharp, data-led, and confident facing senior retail buyers
Comfortable owning a category and influencing range, pricing, promotions, and space
This role would also suit a commercially driven Category Manager or Product Manager ready to step into a more sales-facing national accounts role.
What You'll Bring
Essential strengths include:
Proven success managing and growing National Retail or Large Distributor accounts
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margin, volume, and promotional planning
Confidence using sales data to identify gaps and unlock opportunity
Ability to build long-term, trusted customer relationships
Experience launching new products and winning range acceptance
Highly desirable (but not essential):
Knowledge of Car Care, Motor Oils, Automotive Lubricants, or Maintenance Fluids
Experience linking the motorist, retailer, and category strategy
Why Join?
High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
Established products with strong technically manufactured credibility
Backed by a leading European manufacturer
Opportunity to shape and grow a car care category in the UK
Apply Now - Interviews Ongoing
We are actively interviewing, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply or have an initial confidential conversation, contact our exclusive recruitment partner:
Glen Shepherd 07977 266309
Please send your CV and a brief overview of how your experience aligns with this role.
We're hiring now - don't miss the opportunity.
JOB REF: 4322GSA
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background.
We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Guildford, England
Start: 19/04/2026
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £70000 per annum + bonus + company car + pension
Posted: 2026-03-19 14:24:46
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UK Key Account /Business Development Manager- Automotive Car Care & FMCG Retail
National Accounts | High-Profile Car Care Category | UK & Ireland
Location & Package
Ideal location: Surrey / Hampshire / Berkshire (or commutable)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (negotiable)
Bonus OTE + Company Car + Pension
Strong support from a European manufacturing and technical base
Build a category - Own national accounts - New Business- Make your mark.
We're strengthening our UK commercial team and are looking for a high-calibre Key Account Manager / Business Development Manager with proven experience in Automotive Car Care, Motor Oils & Lubricants, or FMCG Retail National Accounts.
As a major European chemical manufacturer, we develop and supply high-performance Car Care products, and maintenance fluids to leading Automotive Retailers, Forecourt Groups, Supermarkets, DIY and Distribution partners across EMEA.
This is a pivotal UK role with genuine scope to shape category strategy, grow national account sales alongside launching new products to market.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of key UK & Ireland accounts, targeting growth across:
Automotive Retail chains
Petrol Forecourt groups
Supermarkets & DIY chains
National Distributors & Regional Distributors
High-volume retail platforms
This is a commercially focused, customer facing role where your ability to balance volume, margin, range, and customer strategy will be critical.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
A Key Account Manager within Automotive Car Care, Lubricants, or FMCG National Accounts
Experienced in National Account or Top-Tier Regional / Key Account management
Commercially sharp, data-led, and confident facing senior retail buyers
Comfortable owning a category and influencing range, pricing, promotions, and space
This role would also suit a commercially driven Category Manager or Product Manager ready to step into a more sales-facing national accounts role.
What You'll Bring
Essential strengths include:
Proven success managing and growing National Retail or Large Distributor accounts
Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margin, volume, and promotional planning
Confidence using sales data to identify gaps and unlock opportunity
Ability to build long-term, trusted customer relationships
Experience launching new products and winning range acceptance
Highly desirable (but not essential):
Knowledge of Car Care, Motor Oils, Automotive Lubricants, or Maintenance Fluids
Experience linking the motorist, retailer, and category strategy
Why Join?
High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
Established products with strong technically manufactured credibility
Backed by a leading European manufacturer
Opportunity to shape and grow a car care category in the UK
Apply Now - Interviews Ongoing
We are actively interviewing, so early applications are encouraged.
To apply or have an initial confidential conversation, contact our exclusive recruitment partner:
Glen Shepherd 07977 266309
Please send your CV and a brief overview of how your experience aligns with this role.
We're hiring now - don't miss the opportunity.
JOB REF: 4322GS
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background.
We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Guildford, England
Start: 19/04/2026
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £60000 per annum + bonus + company car + pension
Posted: 2026-03-19 12:43:57
