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Head of Sales & Marketing
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Head Of Sales & Marketing
Based in Cambridge – Hybrid with European Travel
Job ref: JE/64458
Listgrove is the retained recruitment partner for Sparxell, a pioneering materials science company transforming how the world creates colour.
Built on a decade of research from the University of Cambridge, Sparxell has developed the world’s first high-performance, fully plant-based colour platform — eliminating synthetic dyes, heavy metals and petrochemical pigments.
This is a rare opportunity to build the commercial function of a high-growth, mission-driven business defining the future of colour.
The Opportunity
Lead the commercial strategy for a breakthrough sustainable materials technology, including:
* Market creation and customer acquisition
* High-value partnerships with global luxury and consumer brands
* Commercialisation from innovation through to scale
* Global marketing and brand positioning
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver commercial growth and revenue
* Build and lead the commercial function
* Develop scalable go-to-market strategies and CRM systems
* Represent the business at industry and client events across Europe
* Ensure customer insight informs product and innovation
Candidate Profile
Experience required:
* B2B sales in materials, pigments, dyes, polymers, textiles, beauty, packaging or adjacent sectors
* Track record introducing new technology to global brands
* Capability to build structure in a scaling environment
* Strong communication and senior stakeholder engagement skills
* European language skills (French/Italian/German) advantageous
Why Join?
* Shape and scale a world-first sustainable materials technology
* Work alongside exceptional scientific and commercial leaders
* Equity and long-term career progression opportunity
* Contribute to global sustainability impact
Please note: Sparxell has appointed Listgrove as their retained recruitment partner. Any direct applications will be forwarded to Listgrove for inclusion in the recruitment process.
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Why select Listgrove?
* Five Decades of Market Intelligence
* Unrivalled Industry Networks
* Recognised International brand
* HR Qualified Professionals
To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.
Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025, Plastics Live Ireland
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