Junior Sales Representative - Polymers

Vinmar-International; Belgique; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinmar-International is seeking a motivated Junior Sales Representative to join our Northern European sales team. You will focus on developing new business, building customer relationships, and driving sales of polymers, primarily PP and PE.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is ambitious, and ready to grow in a commercially driven role. 0–2 years of sales experience is welcomed and travel across Northern Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German, Dutch and English is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Recent graduates or candidates with 1–2 years of sales or commercial experience encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Northern Europe.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, networking and customer visits.
• Promote and sell commodity polymers (PP and PE) to manufacturers, converters and industrial customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Understand customer requirements and propose products and commercial solutions.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and close sales opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and pricing developments to identify opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline to achieve targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Travel within assigned Northern European markets to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Multilingual: DE/NL/EN

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Economics/Marketing/Chemistry)

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Junior Sales Representative to join our Northern European sales team. This position will focus on developing new business opportunities, building customer relationships, and driving sales of polymers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to business development, and a competitive, results-oriented mindset. Previous sales experience is not required, as we place greater emphasis on ambition, determination, and commercial potential.

Job Duties

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and customer visits.
• Promote and sell commodity polymers, primarily PP and PE, to manufacturers, converters, and industrial customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and commercial solutions.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and close sales opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing developments to identify commercial opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline to achieve established sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal purchasing, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Travel throughout assigned markets to develop business and strengthen customer relationships.

• Fluency in German, Dutch, and English is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Recent university graduates or candidates with 1–2 years of sales or commercial experience are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in polymers, plastics, chemicals, or B2B sales is an advantage but not required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Confident, outgoing personality with a professional presence and natural commercial aptitude.
• Highly motivated, competitive, and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proactive approach to prospecting, customer acquisition, and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Resilience, persistence, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage rejection.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Northern Europe.

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