Sales Manager Engineering Plastics – Italy (m / f / d)

Summary:

A dedicated marketing and sales role to expand the company's footprint in Italy. This position is responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities for Engineering Plastic compounds, targeting key industries such as automotive, defense, sporting goods and electrical engineering.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Market Development: Identify and develop new market opportunities for relevant applications in Engineering Plastics. Customer Relationship Management: Strengthen existing customer relationships while actively fostering new connections. Project Creation: Initiate and drive new project opportunities in alignment with company objectives. Sales Target Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through strategic and focused efforts. Budget Management: Develop, present and execute annual budgets, ensuring financial performance and resource optimisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background: A degree in Plastics Engineering, Materials Science or an MBA (preferred). Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of raw materials in the plastics industry, with a focus on thermoplastic solutions. Market Sales Experience: Demonstrated success in sales within the Italian market. Negotiation Skills: Strong expertise in negotiation techniques to secure advantageous deals. Proactive Approach: Initiative-driven with the ability to identify and act on opportunities independently. Relationship Building: Outstanding interpersonal skills for fostering long-term partnerships. Flexibility to Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to meet client and market demands. Professional Traits: Assertiveness, reliability and a strong service-oriented mindset.

The opportunity:

Be a key driver in expanding footprint in the innovative engineering thermoplastics market. Work with a globally recognised brand at the forefront of thermoplastic solutions.