UK Sales Agent - Polymer Trading

Listgrove; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading polymer distribution company located in the UK is seeking a professional salesperson to develop business relationships and new opportunities across the UK. The UK Sales Agent will leverage their existing network to drive sales of virgin and recycled plastics. Key responsibilities include establishing strong client relationships, achieving sales objectives, and collaborating with teams for effective delivery. Candidates should have proven experience in sales, a strong network in the polymer market, and be self-motivated. This position is home-office based.

Benefits

Five decades of market intelligence

Unrivalled industry networks

Recognition as an international brand

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Polymers, Sales, Marketing or Business Management.
• Strong network in the polymer market with focus on PE, PP.
• Self-motivated and result-driven, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Utilise existing network to drive new business opportunities.
• Achieve sales and pricing objectives for contribution margin.
• Build strong relationships with key clients and provide solutions.

Skills

Network in polymer market

Sales negotiation

Business development

Fluent English

Proactive identification of opportunities

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is an international polymer distribution/trading company partnering some of the world's leading polymer producers, located across Europe, the USA, Middle East and Asia. Established in the 2000's, offering a wide range of materials, a committed and experienced team and facilities in multiple locations across Europe and the Middle East, they form a highly professional supplier of polymers.

The Role

Due to business expansion, they currently seek to recruit a professional salesperson to develop business relationships and new opportunities across the United Kingdom from products sourced from the Middle East, USA and Asia.

The UK Sales Agent will introduce their existing network contacts to the company and look to establish the sales supply to these companies, which include both virgin materials and recycled plastics. The role is home‑office based in the UK.

Job Ref: JH/64611

Responsibilities

• Utilise your existing network to drive new business opportunities into the company.
• Achieve sales and pricing objectives at the customer in terms of contribution margin, volume, customer share, cost management, bad debt and working capital.
• This role will cover the UK market; travel will be required across the UK.
• Capture relevant market information and represent the voice of the customer to the business.
• Identify opportunities, market segments and target clients to generate new leads.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, understand their business objectives and provide solutions to meet their requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective delivery of products and solutions to customers.
• Prepare sales reports and sales forecasts to evaluate sales efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• The product portfolio is PE + PP prime and off‑spec polymers, with additional engineering grades.
• There are light administrative duties, but 95% focus should be focused on sales.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in Polymers, Sales, Marketing or Business Management.
• A strong network in the polymer market with particular interest in PE, PP.
• Fluent English, writing and verbal.
• A proven track record of generating business, achieving sales targets and driving revenue.
• An experienced negotiator able to maximise margins and close deals.
• Possess a strong network in the UK market of customers.
• Self‑motivated and result‑driven, proactive in identifying and pursuing business opportunities.
• Sole trader/Self‑Employed.
• Candidate will need to have an understanding of CIF port, as there is no warehousing or site in the UK.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

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