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 Job ref: EG/65011 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. 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 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027. Performance through People. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: (phone number removed)
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
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 Job ref: EG/65011 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. 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 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027. Performance through People. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: (phone number removed)
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Key Account Manager I&E Polymer raw materials (Polyamides) Location: United Kingdom Job ref: CST/64702 Salary: Highly attractive commensurate with experience The Company: Our client is a global leader in high-performance engineering polymers, supplying advanced material solutions to major OEMs and tier suppliers across automotive, industrial, electronics and consumer markets. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and customer partnership, the organisation delivers premium specialty materials that support lightweighting, sustainability and next-generation product design. Their UK operation is well-established, highly respected, and offers an exciting environment for professionals looking to grow within a dynamic, technology-driven industry. Primary purpose: Achieve the agreed sales / account objectives as defined annually by the Sales Manager. Identify, develop and commercialize new business typically via multiplication of successful existing or newly developed applications at existing (and new) accounts. The Role: Define and execute the sales / account plans derived from the various product line strategies and to realize annual sales and account objectives. Execute negotiations about pricing and delivery within boundaries set by sales and product management. Responsible for quotations, contracts, complaint ownership and consignment contracts. Responsible for defining, developing and commercializing new projects, customers and applications within the UK strategy and the ambition of individual product lines. Responsible for leveraging and coordinating technical colleagues efforts for accounts and projects. Co-ordinate all internal activities concerning the account to ensure a consistent approach in sales, support and development. Responsible for positioning new value propositions at target accounts for commercial development and for communicating value propositions to the market. Accountable for initiating development agreements with customers and responsible for communicating the business case to the Sales Director for approval. Responsible for adding and maintaining projects to internal tracking systems. Develop and maintain networks at adequate levels of the value chain and accounts organization focusing on engineering, technology and sales. Responsible for internal communications and to the customer in new product development needs / requests / availability. Responsible for collecting market information and communicating current and emerging needs for existing and potential accounts within the region to drive new business development. Responsible for accurate sales forecasting. Responsible for monitoring credit limits as defined by the Credit Risk Manager and if needed, initiating a request for a higher (or lower) credit limit to the Credit Risk Manager. Ownership for handling communication to the customer regarding complaints and proposing settlements (including product returns) to be approved by the Sales Director. Accountable for communicating timely, accurate instructions to the accounts receivable administrator. Responsible for the timely communication of potential bad debts and for preparing and settling rebates after approval of the Sales Director. Knowledge and Educational Level: Ideally degree in a relevant technology and / or business related field Knowledge of the plastics/polymer raw material industry and markets, detailed know-how of products, applications, competitive materials and competitors. Knowledge of sales processes Experience of finance, product management and additional understanding of technical service and application development. Excellent communication and social skills. Required Level of Experience: Minimum of 5 years relevant B2B experience sales and business development. Knowledge of Polymer materials. Experience of polyamides is of particular interest Analytical with good judgement, business sense and problem solving skills. Strong negotiator, able to identify customers needs, persuasive when presenting ideas. Team player and able to work independently. Creative with entrepreneurial experience. Relation builder with good social and networking skills Structured worker with good time management and project management ability. 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. 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 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
May 05, 2026
Full time
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Key Account Manager I&E Polymer raw materials (Polyamides) Location: United Kingdom Job ref: CST/64702 Salary: Highly attractive commensurate with experience The Company: Our client is a global leader in high-performance engineering polymers, supplying advanced material solutions to major OEMs and tier suppliers across automotive, industrial, electronics and consumer markets. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and customer partnership, the organisation delivers premium specialty materials that support lightweighting, sustainability and next-generation product design. Their UK operation is well-established, highly respected, and offers an exciting environment for professionals looking to grow within a dynamic, technology-driven industry. Primary purpose: Achieve the agreed sales / account objectives as defined annually by the Sales Manager. Identify, develop and commercialize new business typically via multiplication of successful existing or newly developed applications at existing (and new) accounts. The Role: Define and execute the sales / account plans derived from the various product line strategies and to realize annual sales and account objectives. Execute negotiations about pricing and delivery within boundaries set by sales and product management. Responsible for quotations, contracts, complaint ownership and consignment contracts. Responsible for defining, developing and commercializing new projects, customers and applications within the UK strategy and the ambition of individual product lines. Responsible for leveraging and coordinating technical colleagues efforts for accounts and projects. Co-ordinate all internal activities concerning the account to ensure a consistent approach in sales, support and development. Responsible for positioning new value propositions at target accounts for commercial development and for communicating value propositions to the market. Accountable for initiating development agreements with customers and responsible for communicating the business case to the Sales Director for approval. Responsible for adding and maintaining projects to internal tracking systems. Develop and maintain networks at adequate levels of the value chain and accounts organization focusing on engineering, technology and sales. Responsible for internal communications and to the customer in new product development needs / requests / availability. Responsible for collecting market information and communicating current and emerging needs for existing and potential accounts within the region to drive new business development. Responsible for accurate sales forecasting. Responsible for monitoring credit limits as defined by the Credit Risk Manager and if needed, initiating a request for a higher (or lower) credit limit to the Credit Risk Manager. Ownership for handling communication to the customer regarding complaints and proposing settlements (including product returns) to be approved by the Sales Director. Accountable for communicating timely, accurate instructions to the accounts receivable administrator. Responsible for the timely communication of potential bad debts and for preparing and settling rebates after approval of the Sales Director. Knowledge and Educational Level: Ideally degree in a relevant technology and / or business related field Knowledge of the plastics/polymer raw material industry and markets, detailed know-how of products, applications, competitive materials and competitors. Knowledge of sales processes Experience of finance, product management and additional understanding of technical service and application development. Excellent communication and social skills. Required Level of Experience: Minimum of 5 years relevant B2B experience sales and business development. Knowledge of Polymer materials. Experience of polyamides is of particular interest Analytical with good judgement, business sense and problem solving skills. Strong negotiator, able to identify customers needs, persuasive when presenting ideas. Team player and able to work independently. Creative with entrepreneurial experience. Relation builder with good social and networking skills Structured worker with good time management and project management ability. 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. 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 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Maintenance Planning Manager Location: West Yorkshire Job ref: JH /64392 Sector: Plastics Function: Engineering, Maintenance Client Overview: Founded in the late 90 s, this UK-based manufacturer is best known for its durable, transparent, and stackable storage boxes that come in a wide range of sizes and colours. The company quickly grew into the world s largest range of such products. Today, the business continues to focus on innovation, customer-driven design and affordability while growing its global presence. Role Overview: Accountable for overseeing all site machinery, ensuring optimal performance and preventing disruption to manufacturing operations. Collaborate with service providers to coordinate and resolve maintenance requirements, while leading fault diagnosis, corrective actions and detailed reporting. Responsibilities: Pro-actively attend to machinery and equipment to ensure all is in working order. Prepare PPM schedules. Plan running repair work as required. Identify faults and resolve with in the allotted parameters. Work autonomously and on own initiative. Deal directly with service agreement providers on equipment issues that are not able to be resolved internally. Person Profile: Qualified in an electrical principle. Multiskilled engineer. Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery. Strong ability to fault find Pro-active. Proven in maintenance planning. 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. 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. Performance through People. Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. Maintenance Planning Manager Location: West Yorkshire Job ref: JH /64392 Sector: Plastics Function: Engineering, Maintenance Client Overview: Founded in the late 90 s, this UK-based manufacturer is best known for its durable, transparent, and stackable storage boxes that come in a wide range of sizes and colours. The company quickly grew into the world s largest range of such products. Today, the business continues to focus on innovation, customer-driven design and affordability while growing its global presence. Role Overview: Accountable for overseeing all site machinery, ensuring optimal performance and preventing disruption to manufacturing operations. Collaborate with service providers to coordinate and resolve maintenance requirements, while leading fault diagnosis, corrective actions and detailed reporting. Responsibilities: Pro-actively attend to machinery and equipment to ensure all is in working order. Prepare PPM schedules. Plan running repair work as required. Identify faults and resolve with in the allotted parameters. Work autonomously and on own initiative. Deal directly with service agreement providers on equipment issues that are not able to be resolved internally. Person Profile: Qualified in an electrical principle. Multiskilled engineer. Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery. Strong ability to fault find Pro-active. Proven in maintenance planning. 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. 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. Performance through People. Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
