Sales Manager UK- Polymers, Masterbatch, Additive

An international group of companies, using innovative additives to bring life to plastics.

Role Overview:

• Actively servicing existing customers and further developing sustainable business relationships with a strong desire to succeed
• Independently prepare and follow up on offers
• Proactive recovery of customers and orders, along with expansion of business areas
• Conduct ongoing competitor and market analyses
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Business Development to identify new market opportunities, products, and customer needs
• Develop and implement customer-oriented marketing strategies across the entire product portfolio
• Prepare and manage budgets for key regions, adapting strategies to meet evolving market demands
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects to drive growth and sustainability
• Support and coordination with the local and international Customer Service Teams

Person Specification:

• A customer-oriented, assertive personality with an independent and solution-oriented way of working
• Enthusiastic and results-driven with a background in Chemicals or Plastics
• Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of customer and market dynamics
• Minimum 5 years of international sales experience in technical sales
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently (up to 80%) in assigned regions and trade fairs
• Strong communication and negotiating skills with a focus on closing deals
• Fluent in English, other additional languages are an advantage
• Confident use of CRM systems and MS Office tools for efficient planning and documentation of sales activities
• High level of self-motivation and proactive, with a passion for innovation and driving change
• Initial experience in coordination tasks within international teams is an advantage

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