Experienced commercial professional driven by strategic growth plans with a proven track record in Leadership. Working with various European and Asian producers and a growing customer base in the MEA region. Sales experience in a very range of range of industries including coatings, plastics, rubber, personal care and construction chemicals.Main Responsibilities* Hybrid role consists of liaising the Head Office, and heading the sales team consisting of business unit manager, technical manager and office support executives. * As a member of the senior leadership team, working on developing and implementation of the long-term ambitious commercial strategy and developing a “best in class” sales and commercial team to generate business growth across all territories.Key Duties to include:* Managing all commercial functions within the business * Leading the business development initiatives, working closely with customers and principals to deliver the right strategy to grow sales and increase profitability in line with the agreed budget * Liaise, negotiate and support customers with their requirements based upon commercial and technical expectations * Deliver accurate sales targets for volume, revenue and gross profit for the business including key customer account management responsibility * Monitor and report monthly upon the Sales and Business development initiative to the board * To monitor, in conjunction with the credit controller and commercial team the payment history and credit worthiness of all customers to ensure timely payments * Work closely with the Senior Management team to ensure projects and strategic objectives are aligned with company strategy * Present and update the board on progress of business aims/goals * Produce accurate financial reforecast and budgets * Marketing the company, principals and products via Digital and traditional marketing whilst representing the company at relevant trade shows and exhibitions