Technical Account Manager (personal care chemicals)


Company:	Bluebolt Recruitment
Salary:	£35,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	HP20 1RU
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a Technical Account Manager to work for a company supplying specialist chemicals into the personal care sector.

Hydrid office / home working will be offered.

This position would suit an experienced chemical sales professional with experience of the personal care sector. There is great scope for creativity and personal development within this role, and you will be supported by extensive training, a fully equipped laboratory, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, and outside training if required.

The role includes responsibility for:

• Developing strong technical understanding of the full range of chemical products, their benefits and formulation characteristics.

• Regularly visiting customers to develop long-term working relationships with their R&D, Purchasing and Marketing teams.This will involve extensive travel within the UK.

• Understanding the technical and commercial needs of the customers.

• Communicating complex technical information clearly and concisely.

• Continuing to provide technical support to customers throughout their development process.

• Working with Technical Development Chemists to create innovative formulations.

• Identifying and exploiting new business opportunities.

• Attending relevant industry meetings, seminars, exhibitions and symposia to increase knowledge of the industry and identify business opportunities.

A positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated can-do attitude is essential, as are excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Candidates must be proactive, analytical thinkers, and be committed to high customer service levels both within the company and towards external customers and suppliers.

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