Internal Account Manager - Household & Beauty Ingredients
Location: Leeds (Office-Based)
Salary: £32,000 + Bonus
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Required

A leading name in the distribution of speciality and chemical products is seeking an enthusiastic and commercially focused Internal Account Manager to join their growing team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales-driven professional with experience in inside sales management, ideally from the cleaning, beauty, or chemical industries.

This office-based role is perfect for someone who thrives on customer engagement, building strong commercial relationships, and delivering results in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious internal sales professional looking to build a rewarding career in a specialist market. If you're ready to take the next step in a commercially focused role, I'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage and grow existing customer accounts within the Household & Beauty sectors (chemicals & ingredients for those sectors).

* Promote a diverse portfolio of speciality products and value-added services.

* Drive profitable growth by identifying opportunities, converting leads, and securing repeat business.

* Schedule and conduct customer meetings (virtual and face-to-face), working to set sales and contact quotas.

* Maintain accurate customer records and activity logs using CRM systems, including quotations, samples, and visit notes.

* Collaborate with Technical Sales Managers and other internal stakeholders to maximise commercial opportunities.

* Resolve customer queries efficiently and build lasting relationships that foster loyalty and trust.

* Monitor sales trends, track performance, and report on competitor activity.

* Contribute to pricing and quoting processes, ensuring competitiveness and commercial viability.

Candidate Profile:

* Proven experience in internal sales, account management, or customer-facing roles.

* Background in chemicals, beauty, or cleaning products is highly desirable.

* A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong commercial instincts.

* Confident negotiator and communicator, able to build rapport quickly.

* Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

* Comfortable working closely with sales teams and cross-functional departments.

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle - essential.

* Proficient with CRM systems, MS Office, and general IT tools.

In Return:

* Competitive base salary of £32,000

* Bonus potential of £7,000-£8,000 based on performance

* A collaborative, supportive office environment with training and development opportunities

* The chance to work with well-established customers and an extensive product range in a niche sector

* A stable and growing business with long-term career prospects