Technical Sales Manager

$65-110k+ (base, depending on experience), plus performance-based bonus + long-term share options + other competitive benefits

Remote (US), with regular domestic travel and occasional international travel

USA Business Lead/ Managing Director (based in UK)

Founded in 2018, Anstar is a fast-growing specialty chemicals distributor connecting leading Asian manufacturers with customers across global markets. We have built a strong position in the European UV-curing market and continue to expand internationally. Our lean, agile structure is built around transparency, openness and a customer-first approach. Supported by a strong global supply chain, warehousing network and international teams, we provide high-quality chemical products efficiently and reliably.

• We are committed to sustainable business practices, including the supply of bio-sourced raw materials, aiming for long-term success while minimizing environmental impact
• Technical expertise is central to our approach. Our sales team has strong chemistry backgrounds, allowing us to provide holistic support throughout the sales process
• We embrace a 'Technology First' approach, utilizing cutting‑edge software and automation to drive efficiency and scalable growth

We are seeking an ambitious, technically strong and commercially driven Technical Sales Manager to help build and scale Anstar's US business in UV-curing raw materials.

This is a customer-facing growth role combining new business development, technical sales and account management. You will identify and develop target accounts across inks, coatings, adhesives, 3D printing and related applications, understand customer formulation and curing requirements, coordinate product evaluations and trials and convert opportunities into recurring commercial business.

This role offers significant autonomy and visibility within Anstar. You will be one of the key commercial representatives of our growing US operation, while working closely with established technical, commercial and operational teams in the UK and internationally.

• Proactively identify, qualify and pursue new opportunities with US ink, coating, adhesive, resin, 3D printing, , packaging and related specialty chemical customers
• Build and manage a focused pipeline of priority accounts, maintaining disciplined CRM activity, opportunity stages, visit reports, forecasts and account plans
• Lead customer meetings and translate formulation, curing, application and regulatory requirements into practical product recommendations, with internal and supplier technical support where required
• Coordinate samples, trial plans, quotations, technical questions, customer onboarding and follow-up activity through to commercial orders
• Develop and retain customer relationships, managing commercial discussions, pricing, forecasts and recurring business opportunities
• Represent Anstar at customer visits, industry events and selected trade shows, acting as a professional brand ambassador in the U.S. market
• Track market trends, competitor activity, pricing signals, application needs and product gaps, and feed actionable intelligence back to Anstar and partner suppliers
• Work effectively across time zones and cultures with UK, U.S., Chinese and wider international colleagues, customers and suppliers

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Coatings Science or a closely related discipline
• 3-9+ years of relevant technical sales, business development, application support or account-management experience in specialty chemicals, coatings, inks, adhesives, resins, additives or adjacent…