EU TPU/TPE Solutions Sales Leader (Rotterdam)

BGN; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BGN is seeking a dynamic Sales Professional to lead and expand our TPU/TPE Compounds business across Europe, with a strong focus on the Iberian Peninsula and the UK.

This strategic role combines technical B2B sales experience with a deep understanding of TPU/TPE applications and an established customer network in the field. You will work with cross-border teams to grow key accounts and penetrate new market segments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of B2B technical sales experience, ideally in TPU/TPE Compounds or related specialty materials.
• Solid background in specialty chemicals with active customer engagement in relevant application areas.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and hands-on field experience in technical sales environments.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently within a multicultural, cross-border team.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (EU-based candidates or relocation).

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales of TPU/TPE Compounds across assigned European territories.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with OEMs, converters, and compounders.
• Explore and penetrate new market segments in focus areas such as footwear, automotive, cable sheathing, industrial, and medical.
• Collaborate with internal technical and R&D teams to support application development and customized solutions.
• Lead commercial negotiations, sales forecasting, and market intelligence reporting.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer visits, with travel commitment of up to 40-50%.

Skills

B2B sales

Technical sales

Customer networking

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Travel readiness

Multicultural teamwork

English fluency

Job description

BGN is seeking a dynamic Sales Professional to lead and expand our TPU/TPE Compounds business across Europe, with a strong focus on the Iberian Peninsula and the UK.

This strategic role combines technical B2B sales experience with a deep understanding of TPU/TPE applications and an established customer network in the field. You will work with cross-border teams to grow key accounts and penetrate new market segments.