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Account Manager – Additives
Location
Spain
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Account Manager – Additives
Vinmar International
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue and profitability across assigned European territories and accounts. • Identify and secure new business opportunities within polymer, rubber, elastomer, and related manufacturing markets. • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and contract execution. • Build and maintain relationships with purchasing, technical, R&D, manufacturing, and executive stakeholders. • Promote a portfolio of specialty additives and performance-enhancing solutions for plastics and rubber applications. • Drive growth through both direct sales and distribution channels where applicable. • Manage and expand relationships with existing customers to increase wallet share and long-term retention. • Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews to understand customer needs and uncover new opportunities. • Coordinate commercial activities, forecasts, pricing discussions, and contract renewals. • Resolve customer issues proactively while ensuring a high level of service and responsiveness. • Work closely with suppliers, product managers, and technical specialists to position products effectively. • Support customers with product selection and application discussions. • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, raw material developments, and emerging technologies. • Identify opportunities for new products, market segments, and supplier partnerships. • Develop territory plans, sales forecasts, and opportunity pipelines. • Maintain accurate customer and opportunity records within CRM systems. • Prepare regular reports on sales performance, market intelligence, and business development activities. • Collaborate with leadership to establish pricing strategies and growth initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of commercial experience within specialty chemicals, polymers, rubber, additives, compounding, or related industries.
- Demonstrated success in B2B technical sales and account management.
- Strong understanding of polymer and/or rubber manufacturing processes and additive technologies.
- Experience selling into manufacturers, compounders, converters, OEMs, or industrial customers.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout Europe (approximately 40–60%).
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Preferred**
- Existing network within the European plastics, rubber, or specialty chemicals industries.
- Experience with additives such as:
- Processing aids
- Stabilizers
- Antioxidants
- UV additives
- Flame retardants
- Plasticizers
- Impact modifiers
- Coupling agents
- Specialty fillers
- Rubber chemicals
- Additional European language skills (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, or Turkish) are highly desirable.
- Experience working with global suppliers and international distribution organizations.
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