Job Description
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.
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