1. Commercial Officer Middlesbrough, UK
SEQENS is an integrated global leader in pharmaceutical synthesis and specialty ingredients, delivering outstanding performance, unrivalled market responsiveness and tailor-made solutions to our customers.
SEQENS operates 24 manufacturing plants and 3 R&D centers in Europe, North America and Asia with 3,200 employees. More than 300 scientists, engineers and experts develop tailor-made solutions for our customers and ensure that products are successfully transferred into production.
Our manufacturing site at Middlesbrough in the UK (Seqens Custom Specialities, formerly Chemoxy International Limited) is one of Europe’s largest contract manufacturers with more than 150 years of operating experience. It has two sites on Teesside employing over 160 people and is now one of Europe’s largest providers of custom manufacturing services to blue chip petrochemical and speciality chemical companies as well as to smaller companies with niche applications.
Seqens is a great place to work and as a Commercial Officer you will be working with experienced Commercial, Operations and Supply Chain teams; your efforts will have a positive impact from day one.
The position is to support the Commercial Managers in their activities for the growing sales of a range of chemicals around the world. The role will ensure that all new leads are followed up promptly and customer’s enquiries are timely attended.
Main tasks:
Direct management of some customer accounts
Prompt follow up of new orders/customers
Progressing sales leads
Setting up new customers and maintaining the customer database
Planning and conducting market research
Designing and developing marketing materials
Working collaboratively with the team to plan exhibitions and other external events
Developing and maintaining the company website
Some international travel may be required

2. Commercial Officer Middlesbrough, UK
Required skills:
Scientific degree
Credible and confident communication skills
Good organisational and planning skills
The ability to work on multiple projects at one time
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with minimal supervision
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent I.T. skills
A second language would be a distinct advantage
Must have a full UK driving license
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Fluency in English
Location: Middlesbrough
Remuneration: A competitive starting salary plus group personal pension scheme, private healthcare and other competitive benefits.
Seqens values the benefits that diversity of thought can bring to its organisation. We are looking for the individual best suited to this role regardless of their nationality, origin, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.
To apply for this role send a CV and covering letter to
Your letter must cover the following points:
Why you would like to work for Seqens Custom Specialties
What makes you the best candidate for this role
Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.