Area Sales Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

 

Area Sales Manager
Based in Kent/South East

Job ref: EG/65011

Sector: Plastics
Function: Sales

 

Client Overview:

An international group of companies and Europe’s largest family-owned masterbatch producer, using innovative additives and inspiring colours to bring life to plastics.
As an independent and profitable entity, the organisation target sustainable growth, based on social and ecological responsibility.

 

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

 

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly

 

 

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Ellie Guest
Ellie.guest@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

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