Technical Sales Manager - Engineering Plastics Automotive

Proarcai; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Proarcai is seeking a Technical Sales Manager for Engineering Plastics in Automotive to lead growth in Mexico. You will build relationships with OEMs and Tier1/2 suppliers, identify opportunities, and drive the market presence.

You will collaborate with European teams, leverage existing networks, and become the first local employee shaping the region's strategy while traveling across Mexico and beyond as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have solid experience in engineering plastics, polyamides, compounds, or related materials.
• Proven commercial success within the Mexican automotive industry with OEMs and Tier suppliers.
• Strong business development and account management skills for strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategy for Mexico in the automotive plastics sector.
• Cultivate relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and direct customers.
• Collaborate with European Account Managers and NA teams to expand opportunities.

Skills

Engineering plastics experience

Commercial automotive experience (MX)

Business development

Account management

Technical sales discussions

Spanish

English

Job description

Lead the growth of an established European engineering plastics manufacturer in one of the world's most important automotive markets.

Our client is a leading producer of PA6 and PA6.6 engineering compounds for plastics application in Automotive, Household, Construction, Agriculture, and similar. As part of its ambitious North American growth strategy, the company is establishing its own commercial presence in Mexico and is looking to hire:

Technical Sales Manager - Engineering Plastics Automotive

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of an existing business while driving the next phase of growth. The company already supplies leading automotive customers through distribution channels and aims to significantly expand its market presence in Mexico over the coming years.

Your Mission

As the company's commercial & technical representative in Mexico, you will be responsible for developing relationships with automotive customers, mainly Tier1 and Tier2, identifying and converting new opportunities, and supporting the transition towards a stronger direct market presence.

You’ll work closely with international commercial teams, leveraging existing relationships with European OEMs and Tier suppliers that already know and trust the company elsewhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business growth for Mexico.
• Drive new business development within the automotive sector.
• Build and strengthen relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers serving major OEMs.
• Manage direct customer accounts and support the expansion of distributor business.
• Identify new projects for PA6, PA6.6 and PBT engineering compounds.
• Work closely with European Key Account Managers and North American colleagues to transfer and develop business opportunities.
• Monitor market developments, competitors, and industry trends within engineering plastics and automotive materials.

What we're looking for

• Solid experience in engineering plastics, polyamides, compounds, or related technical materials.
• Proven commercial success within the Mexican automotive industry, dealing with OEMs and Tiers. Existing network with Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, and automotive decision-makers.
• Experience working with European automotive manufacturers and suppliers is highly desirable.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• Ability to manage technically driven sales discussions with engineering and purchasing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Mexico and occasionally internationally.
• Become the first local employee in Mexico and help shape the company's future in the region.
• Join a financially solid and internationally recognized manufacturer of engineering plastics compounds.
• Take ownership of an established business with significant growth potential.
• Work directly with leading automotive suppliers and global industry players.
• Play a key role in a growth strategy that aims to significantly expand the business.

We welcome confidential conversations with ambitious commercial professionals who combine technical knowledge, automotive market expertise, and a passion for building business.