Junior Sales Representative - Polymers

Tegral Materials Europe; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tegral Materials Europe seeks a motivated Junior Sales Representative to join our Northern European sales team. You will develop new business opportunities, build customer relationships, and drive sales of polymers.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to business development, and a competitive, results-oriented mindset. Prior sales experience is not required; ambition and commercial potential are valued.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German, Dutch, and English is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Recent graduates or 1–2 years in sales or related field encouraged to apply.
• Experience in polymers, plastics, or chemicals is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and customer visits.
• Promote and sell commodity polymers, primarily PP and PE, to manufacturers, converters, and industrial customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Understand customer requirements and propose appropriate products and commercial terms.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and close sales opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and pricing developments to identify opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline to meet targets.
• Collaborate with purchasing, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure satisfaction.
• Travel throughout Northern Europe to develop business and strengthen relationships.

Skills

German

Dutch

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Junior Sales Representative to join our Northern European sales team. This position will focus on developing new business opportunities, building customer relationships, and driving sales of polymers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to business development, and a competitive, results-oriented mindset. Previous sales experience is not required, as we place greater emphasis on ambition, determination, and commercial potential.

Job Duties

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and customer visits
• Promote and sell commodity polymers, primarily PP and PE, to manufacturers, converters, and industrial customers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and commercial solutions
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and close sales opportunities
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing developments to identify commercial opportunities
• Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline to achieve established sales targets
• Collaborate with internal purchasing, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction
• Travel throughout assigned markets to develop business and strengthen customer relationships

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Junior Sales Representative to join our Northern European sales team. This position will focus on developing new business opportunities, building customer relationships, and driving sales of polymers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to business development, and a competitive, results-oriented mindset. Previous sales experience is not required, as we place greater emphasis on ambition, determination, and commercial potential.

Job Duties

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and customer visits
• Promote and sell commodity polymers, primarily PP and PE, to manufacturers, converters, and industrial customers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and commercial solutions
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and close sales opportunities
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing developments to identify commercial opportunities
• Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline to achieve established sales targets
• Collaborate with internal purchasing, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction
• Travel throughout assigned markets to develop business and strengthen customer relationships

Requirements

• Fluency in German, Dutch, and English is required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• Recent university graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of sales or commercial experience are encouraged to apply
• Previous experience in polymers, plastics, chemicals, or B2B sales is an advantage but not required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Confident, outgoing personality with a professional presence and natural commercial aptitude
• Highly motivated, competitive, and results-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Proactive approach to prospecting, customer acquisition, and pursuing new business opportunities
• Resilience, persistence, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage rejection
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Willingness to travel regularly within Northern Europe

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