Trader Polymers Europe

Manuchar; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Hospitalisation insurance

Meal vouchers

Mobile phone with subscription

Collective bonus

Job summary

Manuchar, based at our Antwerp headquarters, is seeking an ambitious Trader Polymers Europe to manage and grow a customer portfolio across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe. You will build strong relationships with customers and suppliers and identify new business opportunities.

In a dynamic, international trading environment, you will apply market knowledge and commercial drive to contribute to growth of our polymers business and make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, commercial, or technical field.
• 3–5 years of commercial experience in the plastics or petrochemical industry.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; good command of German; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive European growth by expanding an existing customer portfolio and developing new opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with producers, distributors, traders and plastics converters.
• Spot market opportunities and turn them into profitable international deals.
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers through the full commercial process from contact to closing.
• Stay on top of market trends, price developments, and supply-demand changes.
• Develop strategic partnerships to grow the European business.
• Travel regularly across Europe to meet customers and represent Manuchar at trade fairs.

Skills

Dutch

English

German

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business/commercial/technical

Job description

To support our growth ambitions in the European polymers market, Manuchar is looking for an ambitious Trader Polymers Europe. Based at our headquarters in Antwerp, you will manage and develop a customer portfolio across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe. You will build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, identify new business opportunities, and strengthen our position in the European market.

You will join a dynamic, international trading environment where entrepreneurship, initiative, and commercial drive are key. With your market knowledge and commercial mindset, you will directly contribute to the continued growth of our Polymers business and have the opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive our growth in Europe by expanding an existing customer portfolio, attracting new customers, and developing new business opportunities.
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with producers, distributors, traders, and plastics converters.
• Spot market opportunities and turn them into successful, profitable international deals.
• Negotiate with customers and suppliers and manage the entire commercial process, from initial contact to closing the deal.
• Stay on top of market trends, price developments, and changes in supply and demand to seize commercial opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships and actively contribute to the further commercial growth of our European business.
• Travel regularly across Europe to meet customers and suppliers, establish new connections, and represent Manuchar at international trade fairs.

Your Profile

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business, commercial, or technical field (or equivalent through experience) and bring 3 to 5 years of commercial experience in the plastics or petrochemical industry.
• You have a solid understanding of commodity polymers and their applications, along with a good grasp of the logistics and financial aspects of international trade.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, with a good command of German. Knowledge of French is a plus.
• You have a natural eye for business opportunities, enjoy building new connections, and know how to close deals through strong communication and negotiation skills.
• You are entrepreneurial, take initiative, and thrive on developing new business and achieving commercial results.
• You combine an independent, hands-on approach with a strong team spirit and the ambition to grow together.
• You are based in Belgium, preferably in the Antwerp region, and enjoy travelling across Europe to meet customers and business partners.

What We Offer

• A diverse role with real impact and long-term growth opportunities in a global company.
• An attractive compensation package including a company car, hospitalization and group insurance, meal vouchers, mobile phone with subscription, collective bonus, and more.
• A supportive team of motivated colleagues in a culture of communication and transparency.
• A work environment focused on well-being and professional development.

Manuchar, a multinational of Belgian origin

Manuchar is a leading distributor of chemicals across high-growth markets and actively trades several other commodities like steel, polymers, and many more. Our scale, infrastructure and expertise give you the competitive edge you need. Over 40 years of local presence and growth in over 180 locations in North & Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia prove the value of our end-to-end commercial, supply chain and financing solutions.

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