Sales Executive

pINTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. /p pSales Executive / Area Manager – Polymer Materials, Italy /p pJob ref: AZ/65089 /p h3Client Overview /h3 pOur 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. /p h3Role Overview /h3 pReporting to the Sales Director, you will take ownership of the Italian markets, driving both new business development and the growth of existing customer relationships. /p pThis 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. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 pAnalysing and identifying opportunities within the established catchment area, as well as contacting and acquiring new prospects to open and develop the market. /p pCarrying out maintenance and loyalty‑building work for the active client portfolio, as well as driving the growth of these accounts. /p pBuild strong relationships with compounders, masterbatch manufacturers, polymer processors, film producers and other plastics converters. /p pIdentify market trends, competitor activity and new commercial opportunities. /p pDeliver regular sales forecasts, activity reports and market intelligence. /p pWork collaboratively with technical, production and customer service teams to ensure excellent customer support. /p pMaintain accurate CRM records and manage customer payment performance. /p pRepresent the business at customer meetings, industry exhibitions and trade fairs throughout Europe /p h3Person Specification /h3 pProven sales experience within the plastics, polymers, additives, masterbatch, compounding or related materials industries. /p pStrong track record of developing new business whilst managing strategic customer relationships. /p pExperience selling technical raw materials, compounds, concentrates or additives into plastics processing markets would be highly advantageous. /p pCommercially driven with excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills. /p pFluent English is essential together with Italian. (other languages useful) /p pComfortable travelling. /p pPlease understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly /p pApplicants 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 /p pFor reasons of readability, gender‑specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr