Technical Sales Engineer

EVAL Europe N.V.; Zwijndrecht; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Modern hybrid working environment

Competitive salary package with good&

Résumé du poste

EVAL Europe N.V. in Belgium leads Genestar business across Europe, combining technical engineering with commercial sales to expand high-performance polymers. This role focuses on developing and managing key customer relationships and driving opportunities in automotive, electronics, and industrial segments.

Travel 40–50% across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with home office in Belgium. Fluent German and English are required, along with a strong commercial mindset and willingness to engage

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related engineering discipline.
• >3 years of experience in the plastics or polymer industry.
• Experience serving customers in automotive, Electrical & Electronics (E&E) or industrial applications.
• Fluent German (written and spoken) and professional proficiency in English.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset combined with technical credibility.
• Self-starter who enjoys working independently.
• Solution-oriented and customer-focused.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortably operating in an international environment.
• Team player with a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.

Responsabilités

• Develop and expand the Genestar business across Europe in a high-end, consultative sales cycle.
• Manage and grow relationships with customers, distributors and industry partners.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in automotive, E&E, and industrial applications.
• Support customers in material selection and application development.
• Collaborate with Technical Service, Marketing and R&D teams in Europe and Japan.
• Monitor market trends, competitive developments and emerging applications.
• Prepare sales forecasts and manage sales administration activities.
• Represent Kuraray at customer meetings, technical discussions, trade fairs and industry events.
• Contribute to long-term market development strategies for Genestar in Europe.

Connaissances

German (Fluent)

English (Professional)

Relationship building

Communication skills

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Formation

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Description du poste

Travel: 40–50% across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH region)

Do you have experience selling polymers for industrial applications?

Are you based in Belgium, willing to travel extensively, and fluent in both German and English?

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical engineering expertise with relationship management and international business development.

Kuraray is a global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, employing more than 12,000 people worldwide. Through EVAL Europe NV, based in Antwerp, Belgium, we develop and market innovative polymer solutions for demanding applications across the automotive, electrical & electronics, and industrial sectors.

We are looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales Engineer to strengthen the growth of our Genestar™ business in Europe. Genestar™ is Kuraray's high-performance semi-aromatic polyamide (PA9T), used in applications requiring exceptional heat resistance, chemical resistance, dimensional stability and durability.

Your Mission

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and expanding the Genestar™ business throughout a high-end, consultative sales cycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers, distributors and industry partners
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in automotive, electrical & electronics, and industrial applications
• Support customers in material selection and application development
• Collaborate closely with Technical Service, Marketing and R&D teams in Europe and Japan
• Monitor market trends, competitive developments and emerging applications
• Prepare sales forecasts and manage sales administration activities
• Represent Kuraray at customer meetings, technical discussions, trade fairs and industry events
• Contribute to long-term market development strategies for Genestar™ in Europe

Your Profile

We are seeking a technically strong and commercially minded professional who thrives on building long-term, value-driven customer relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related engineering discipline
• >3 years of experience in the plastics or polymer industry
• Experience serving customers in one or more of the following sectors:
• Automotive
• Electrical & Electronics (E&E)
• Fluent German (written and spoken)
• Professional proficiency in English
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial mindset combined with technical credibility
• Self-starter who enjoys working independently
• Solution-oriented and customer-focused
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortably operating in an international environment
• Team player with a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude

Working Arrangement

• Based in Belgium
• Home office
• Customer visits throughout the DACH region
• Approximately 40–50% travel time, including weekly business trips within Germany, Austria and Switzerland

What We Offer

• A challenging and highly autonomous commercial role
• Direct exposure to leading automotive, electronics and industrial manufacturers
• International collaboration with colleagues across Europe and Japan
• Extensive product and application training
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth
• Competitive salary package with attractive benefits
• Modern hybrid working environment

Genestar™ is part of Kuraray, you will join an international organization known for innovation, quality and long-term thinking.

Ready to make an impact?

Are you passionate about advanced materials and excited by the challenge of growing a high-performance plastics business in Europe? We would be pleased to discuss how your experience and ambitions align with this opportunity.

EVAL Europe N.V. located in Antwerp is manufacturing and selling EVOH (ethylene vinyl-alcohol copolymer) resin under trademark EVAL™. EVAL Europe N.V. is part of Kuraray Co. world leader and trendsetter in EVOH production, development and sales.

Eval Europe NV is also selling heat-resistant polyamide resin under trademark GENESTAR™ since 2012. EVAL Europe N.V. is responsible for market development and sales of this resin in the EMEA market.