Sales Account Manager – UK

Altorecruit; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Company car

Job summary

Our client is an established European distributor focused on thermoplastic resins for film and flexible packaging. We seek a Sales Account Manager to drive UK sales of PP and PE resins, develop key accounts, and open new business opportunities with converters and manufacturers.

You will manage relationships with film producers and polymer processors, negotiate terms with the European team, and travel regularly to grow the market presence while staying aligned with the overall growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in polymers, plastics or raw materials.
• Direct commercial experience with PP and/or PE is essential.
• Strong network or demonstrable access to customers in flexible packaging or related markets in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales of PP and PE resins across the UK market.
• Build and expand relationships with film producers, flexible packaging manufacturers, converters and other polymer processors.
• Manage and grow existing customer relationships while identifying new commercial opportunities.
• Develop a structured market approach based on target accounts, customer potential and application needs.
• Negotiate commercial conditions, volumes and pricing with the European team.
• Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, resin trends and customer requirements.
• Maintain an active commercial pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasts and market intelligence.
• Represent the company professionally with customers and at industry events.

Skills

B2B sales in polymers

PE/PP knowledge

UK market network

English communication

Job description

Our client Our client is an established European company specialised in the distribution and commercialisation of thermoplastic resins. As part of its international growth strategy, the company is strengthening its commercial presence in the United Kingdom. The business is looking for an experienced sales professional with strong knowledge of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), particularly within film and flexible packaging applications. The identity of the client will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process. The position We are looking for a Sales Account Manager to develop and manage the UK market, with a strong focus on customers converting PE and PP for flexible packaging and film applications. This is a commercially driven role for someone who understands the polymer value chain, can open doors with converters and manufacturers, and is comfortable combining account development with new business generation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop sales of PP and PE resins across the UK market.
• Build and expand relationships with film producers, flexible packaging manufacturers, converters and other relevant polymer processors.
• Manage and grow existing customer relationships while identifying new commercial opportunities.
• Develop a structured market approach based on target accounts, customer potential and application needs.
• Negotiate commercial conditions, volumes and pricing in coordination with the European team.
• Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, resin trends and customer requirements.
• Maintain an active commercial pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasts and market intelligence.
• Represent the company professionally with customers and at relevant industry events.

Candidate profile

• Proven B2B sales experience in polymers, plastics or raw materials.
• Direct commercial experience with PP and/or PE is essential.
• Strong network or demonstrable access to customers in flexible packaging, film extrusion or related converting markets in the UK.
• Ability to generate new business and manage strategic accounts independently.
• Commercially rigorous, credible with customers and comfortable negotiating at different organisational levels.
• Strong understanding of the UK market and willingness to travel regularly.
• Professional English communication skills.

What the role offers

• A high-autonomy commercial position within an international and growing business.
• Opportunity to develop a strategically important market and build long-term customer relationships.
• Competitive fixed salary plus annual performance bonus and company car.
• International collaboration with the wider European commercial team