Sales Executive

pbINTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. /b /ppbr/ppbSales Executive / Area Manager – Polymer Materials, Italy /b /ppbr/ppbJob ref: /b AZ/65089 /ppbr/ppbClient Overview: /b /ppOur client is a well-established manufacturer with an excellent reputation within the plastics industry. As a pioneer, the business has been supplying innovative solutions to polymer processors for decades and continues to enjoy strong growth across Europe and as a result is looking to strengthen its commercial presence across Italy. /ppbr/ppbRole Overview /b /ppReporting to the Sales Director, you will take ownership of the Italian markets, driving both new business development and the growth of existing customer relationships. /ppThis is a strategic yet hands-on commercial role, suited to someone who enjoys developing long-term partnerships while identifying new market opportunities. You will work closely with internal technical and production teams to deliver tailored solutions to customers across the plastics industry. /ppbr/ppbResponsibilities: /b /ppAnalysing and identifying opportunities within the established catchment area, as well as contacting and acquiring new prospects to open and develop the market. /ppCarrying out maintenance and loyalty-building work for the active client portfolio, as well as driving the growth of these accounts. /ppBuild strong relationships with compounders, masterbatch manufacturers, polymer processors, film producers and other plastics converters. /ppIdentify market trends, competitor activity and new commercial opportunities. /ppDeliver regular sales forecasts, activity reports and market intelligence. /ppWork collaboratively with technical, production and customer service teams to ensure excellent customer support. /ppMaintain accurate CRM records and manage customer payment performance. /ppRepresent the business at customer meetings, industry exhibitions and trade fairs throughout Europe /ppbr/ppbPerson Specification: /b /ppProven sales experience within the plastics, polymers, additives, masterbatch, compounding or related materials industries. /ppStrong track record of developing new business whilst managing strategic customer relationships. /ppExperience selling technical raw materials, compounds, concentrates or additives into plastics processing markets would be highly advantageous. /ppCommercially driven with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills. /ppFluent English is essential together with Italian. (other languages useful) /ppComfortable travelling. /ppbr/ppbr/ppPlease understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly /ppbr/ppApplicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process /ppbr/ppFor reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders. /ppbr/ppbTo apply please email your full resume and salary expectations to: /b /ppbr/ppbAndy Zanin - Business Director /b /ppbT: +44 (0) /b /ppbE: /b /ppbr/ppbCONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN. /b /ppbr/ppWhy select Listgrove? /pulliFive Decades of Market Intelligence /liliUnrivalled Industry Networks /liliRecognised International brand /liliHR Qualified Professionals /li /ulpbr/ppTo hear from our clients about how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. /ppbr/ppbThroughout 2026 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: /b /ppInterpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027. /ppbr/ppMeet us at Plastics Live Ireland in Dublin, 26-27 November, Stand B7 /ppbr/ppPerformance through People. /ppbr/ppPlease visit for more information on our services, global success and testimonials. /ppbr/ppbr/ppListgrove Limited Registered in England No: /ppbr/p