EMEA Sales Manager - Nylon Polyamide (London Office / Remote

Epoch Biodesign; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

EMI Share Options

9% pension

Private medical insurance

Group Income Protection

Group Critical Illness

Flexible hours 10am-4pm

Cycle to work

Onsite gym

Staff social activities

Job summary

Epoch Biodesign in London (UK presence) is seeking a highly visible Commercial Leader to drive growth of the PA66 polymer business, manage major accounts, and build strategic relationships across the polyamide value chain. You will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer and own revenue and margin targets.

The role requires deep polymer industry expertise, a track record of closing opportunities, and the ability to influence across procurement, technical, and executive teams.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience in polyamide 66 markets, nylon yarn and engineering plastics.
• Proven ability to manage strategic customer relationships and deliver growth.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Exposure to sustainability and recycled materials initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial growth strategy for Epoch's PA66 polymer business from Blanes, Spain.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across targeted market segments.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, and long-term partnerships.
• Build senior-level relationships across procurement, technical, operations and sustainability.
• Coordinate cross-functional support to meet customer requirements and resolve issues.

Skills

PA66 industry knowledge

Account management

Business development

Commercial negotiations

Sustainability & circular economy

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Job description

Epoch Biodesign

Epoch Biodesign is a global leader in enzymatic recycling, with a unique ultra-low emission process capable of producing virgin-quality materials from mixed waste streams. Epoch is currently building Europe’s first - and the world’s largest - nylon 66 biorecycling plant.

Epoch Biodesign

Epoch Biodesign is a global leader in enzymatic recycling, with a unique ultra-low emission process capable of producing virgin-quality materials from mixed waste streams. Epoch is currently building Europe’s first - and the world’s largest - nylon 66 biorecycling plant. In July 2026, Epoch acquired a 52,000 tpa nylon 66 polymerisation facility in Blanes, Spain - vertically integrating the company all the way from waste to chip. Crucially, with the Blanes facility, we are now already taking orders and shipping polymer.

The Role

This is a highly visible commercial leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing Epoch's customer portfolio, closing new business opportunities, and building strategic relationships across the polyamide value chain. This is a rare opportunity to combine deep polymer industry expertise with one of the most exciting sustainability and advanced materials platforms in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Growth

• Develop and execute commercial growth strategy for Epoch's PA66 polymer business from Blanes, Spain.
• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across targeted market segments.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline and deliver against revenue and margin targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, supply agreements and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics and emerging opportunities.
• Represent Epoch at industry conferences, trade events and customer meetings.

Key Account Management

• Develop account plans for key customers and drive growth across existing relationships.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for strategic customers.
• Build senior-level relationships across procurement, technical, operations, sustainability and executive functions.
• Engage customers on sustainability, circularity and decarbonisation objectives.
• Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements and qualification pathways.
• Manage customer forecasts, demand planning and business reviews.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Coordinate cross-functional support to meet customer requirements and resolve issues.
• Support the development of off-take agreements and long-term supply partnerships for recycled products.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with existing market managers, manufacturing, supply chain, product development and leadership teams.
• Translate customer requirements into commercial, technical and production priorities.
• Provide market intelligence to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Contribute to product portfolio strategy and market positioning.

Required Experience

• Significant commercial experience within the polyamide 66 market, nylon yarn and engineering plastics.
• Existing relationships with major customers, compounders, yarn spinners, nylon distributors and downstream customers and users.
• Proven track record in both account management and business development.
• Strong understanding of PA66 markets, applications, customers and value chains.
• Experience selling polymers, engineering plastics, nylon yarn, intermediates or related chemical products.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic customer relationships and delivering commercial growth.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of polymer manufacturing, material specifications and customer qualification processes.
• Experience launching new products or developing new market segments.
• Exposure to sustainability, recycled materials or circular economy initiatives.
• Exposure to sustainability, recycled materials or circular economy initiatives.

Skills And Attributes

• Exceptional commercial and relationship-building skills.
• Deep knowledge of the global PA66 industry.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on execution mindset.
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new markets.

Why Join Epoch?

• Help build the world’s first fully circular PA66 value chain.
• Play a pivotal role in scaling a breakthrough materials technology from early commercialisation to global deployment.
• Work directly with senior leadership and influence company strategy.
• Join a mission‑driven team tackling one of the world’s most important sustainability challenges.
• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus and equity participation.

Benefits And Perks

Epoch Biodesign offers a comprehensive benefits program. At the moment this includes:

• A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
• Meaningful EMI Share Options
• A non-contributory pension of 9% employer contribution
• Optional company covered private medical insurance with Vitality
• Group Income Protection
• Group Critical Illness
• Flexible working around the core times of 10am to 4pm
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to be part of building something remarkable

On-the-job perks

• Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Various staff social activities

And we’re continuously reviewing and enhancing our benefits and work environment.