EMEA Polymer Solutions Account Manager

IFF; West-Vlaanderen; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role focuses on identifying and securing new customers across Non-Food segments in Europe, including Plastics, supported by a strong polymer technology foundation.

The position is based in EMEA with hybrid or remote options depending on country. You will lead customer meetings, manage a forecasted pipeline, and translate customer needs into value-driven proposals in collaboration with Application, R&D

Qualifications

• Degree in Polymer Technology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong technical understanding of polymers and polymer-based applications in commercial settings.
• Proven experience in technical sales or account management within specialty chemicals or formulation-driven industries.
• Proactive commercial mindset with strong relationship building skills.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across the region (≥50%).

Responsabilités

• Identify, target and secure new customers and opportunities across Europe in Non-Food segments.
• Drive new business development while managing selected strategic accounts.
• Build and maintain a forecasted sales pipeline from lead to contract closure.
• Lead customer meetings and commercial discussions with a strong technical foundation.
• Translate customer needs into value-driven proposals with cross-functional teams.
• Support commercial introduction and rollout of new innovations.
• Monitor market trends and competitive movements to uncover growth opportunities.
• Ensure accurate opportunity tracking and reporting through CRM systems.

Connaissances

Polymer technology

Technical sales

Account management

Customer relationships

Fluent English

EMEA markets

Formation

Degree in Polymer Technology

Description du poste

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role focuses on identifying and securing new customers across Non-Food segments in Europe, including Plastics, supported by a strong polymer technology foundation.

The position is based in EMEA with hybrid or remote options depending on country. You will lead customer meetings, manage a forecasted pipeline, and translate customer needs into value-driven proposals in collaboration with Application, R&D