Account Manager, Omya Performance Polymer Distribution

Omya Group; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Remote Work Model travel

Meal Allowance

Holidays 30 days

Language Lessons

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Omya Group's Omya Performance Polymer Distribution in Barcelona seeks an Account Manager to oversee and grow the customer base across Catalonia's polymer processing sector. You will manage existing relationships and develop new opportunities in standard polymers, engineering plastics and high performance materials with strong technical know-how for long-term value.

The role requires a commercial mindset, 3+ years in distribution sales in polymers, fluency in English plus Catalan/Spanish, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Polymer Science or related fields.
• 3+ years in distribution sales as account manager, polymers preferred.
• Fluent in English; Catalan/Spanish proficiency required.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the territory (60%+).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers in polymers processing.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, prospecting clients.
• Develop and execute regional sales plans aligned with company goals.
• Promote engineering plastics with technical and commercial support.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular updates on visits, sales, forecasts and pipeline.

Skills

Sales experience

Polymer processing knowledge

Client relationship management

English language proficiency

Catalan/Spanish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Polymer Science

Job description

## Account Manager, Omya Performance Polymer DistributionApplylocations: Barcelonatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 27 Days Agojob requisition id: JR017757We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Manager to oversee and grow our customer base within the technical polymers processing industry across Catalonia area. This role focuses on managing existing business relationships and developing new opportunities in the field of standard polymers, engineering plastics, and high performance materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset, a solid technical understanding of polymer processing applications (such as injection moulding, extrusion or compounding), and a clear focus on delivering long-term customer value and success. **Key Responsibilities:*** **Account Management:** Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers in the polymers processing industry.* **Business Development:** Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including prospecting new clients and expanding product penetration.* **Sales Strategy:** Develop and execute regional sales plans aligned with company objectives.* **Product Promotion:** Promote engineering plastics, providing technical and commercial support.* **Market Intelligence:** Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategy.* **Collaboration:** Work closely with internal teams (technical service, supply chain, marketing) to ensure customer satisfaction.* **Reporting:** Provide regular updates on visits to customers, sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline development. **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Polymer Science or related areas.* Additional education is advantageous. **Experience*** 3+ years of proven experience in distribution sales as account manager.* Experience in the Polymer industry is preferred.* Prior experience working in a matrix organization is a plus. **Other requirements*** Excellent command of both oral and written local language(Catalan/Spanish).* Fluent in English language is required.* Additional languages will be beneficial.* Ability & willingness to travel extensively within the assign territory (60% +)**What do we offer?*** Competitive compensation package: Fixed + variable compensation based on the value of the candidate.* Company Car: Provided as part of the compensation package.* Remote Work Model: Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.* Ticket Restaurant: Enjoy a daily meal allowance to support your well-being.* 30 Labor Days of Holidays: Ample time off to relax and recharge.* Language Lessons: Access to language lessons to help you grow both personally and professionally.* Medical Insurance: 60% company-subsidized medical insurance for employees, with the option to extend coverage to family members at a highly competitive rate.