Title:  Sr Sales Representative, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions, UK

We are now looking for a Sr Sales Representative to join our Sales function in the Packaging & Hygiene Solutions business unit. Packaging & Hygiene Solutions business unit specializes in innovative solutions that enable customers to create fiber-based products suited for a circular economy and replacing plastics, while optimizing resource efficiency, product performance, and quality. The business unit serves paper, board, tissue, and molded fiber packaging manufacturers across the globe.   
 
This position is located in the North-West of the United Kingdom (approximately one hour from Liverpool). The role offers hybrid work flexibility, with a primary focus on working on-site. 

In this role you will be responsible for:  

• Managing accounts in the North West of England and surrounding areas, including developing and retaining long-term customer relationships. 
• Supporting the preparation of sales plans and demand forecasts. 
• Identifying new business opportunities and gathering market intelligence. 
• Managing and developing your sales territory, including prospecting and relationship building. 
• Visiting existing and new customers, assessing customer needs, improving brand and product awareness, and recommending solutions 
• Responding promptly and accurately to customer inquiries; negotiating and concluding sales; referring leads, feedback, and competitor information. 
• Defining customer needs through technical trials and tests at customer sites. 
• Coordinating technical support, including follow-up on samples, sending technical documentation, analyzing customer ordering patterns, and providing onsite assistance with equipment and troubleshooting. 
• Attending and contributing to sales meetings, preparing monthly highlights.  

What you’ll bring to the team: 
 

• Education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant field, such as Accounts Management. 
• Technical and commercial experience in tissue or paper manufacturing combined with strong account management skills. 
• A customer-centric approach and ability to develop our customer base. 
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. 
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work effectively under pressure. 
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), ERP (SAP), and sales systems. 
• Experience in the paper manufacturing sector or sales experience in the paper-chemical sector would be an asset. 

What you can expect from us:   

• An attractive salary and benefits package including a discretionary bonus and attractive pension scheme. 
• Challenging, interesting, and varying tasks with training and development within the role allowing you to develop your expertise and grow professionally. 
• A company culture based on Kemira principles: Focus on Growth, Collaborate to Succeed, and Deliver Value. 
• Inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive. 
• Opportunities for learning and career development. 

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!  

For more information, please contact Jono Palmer, Sr Sales Manager, P&HS UK by email jono.palmer@kemira.com.

Please apply with CV no later than 27 March, 2026 at kemira.com/careers.