High Performance Polymers Sales Specialist

Arkema SA; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema SA in Mexico City (Polanco) seeks a strategic High Performance Polymers Sales Specialist to drive growth, develop customers and applications, expand market share, and manage key commercial relationships.

Role requires 7+ years in chemical sales, strong polymers and automotive market knowledge, and advanced English. Occasional international travel (about 30%) is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of polymers and automotive markets.
• Experience developing new customers, applications, and business opportunities.
• Background in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Production Engineering, Process Engineering, or related fields.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and customer-focused skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and expand market share.
• Develop new customers and applications and manage key commercial relationships.
• Collaborate with regional and international stakeholders.
• Travel approximately 30% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Commercial experience

Polymers knowledge

Automotive market knowledge

New business development

English proficiency

Negotiation & leadership

Education

Chemical Engineering background

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven professional to join our team as High Performance Polymers Sales Specialist based in Polanco, Mexico City.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving business growth, developing new customers and applications, expanding market share, and managing key commercial relationships.

What we're looking for:

• More than 7 years of commercial experience within the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of the polymers and automotive markets.
• Experience developing new customers, applications, and business opportunities.
• Background in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Production Engineering, Process Engineering, or related fields.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and customer-focused skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a global environment, collaborate with regional and international stakeholders, and contribute directly to the growth of one of Arkema's key business units.

Travel: Approximately 30% domestic and international travel required.