Strategic Polymers Sales Manager – SBCs & Accounts

Kraton Corporation; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton is seeking a Sales Manager for our Almere location to lead technical sales of SBCs to customers in the compounding, recycling and plastic processing industries. You will translate customer needs into opportunities and coordinate with internal teams to deliver outcomes.

As a trusted partner to strategic customers, you will develop account strategies, manage relationships, and pursue ambitious sales targets while aligning with global and regional plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant sales experience in polymers or related markets.
• Excellent communication in English and German (written and spoken).
• Proven ability to develop account strategies and manage customer relationships.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales plans aligned with global strategy and regional plans.
• Develop account strategies to maximize growth and meet customer needs.
• Liaise with regional leader on best approach to implement account strategies.
• Discuss opportunities with R&D, Product Management and Marketing.
• Maintain data in systems to enable effective pipeline management (CRM, etc.).
• Build and manage account plans for key customers.

Skills

5+ years experience

English

German

Relationship building

Account management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Kraton is seeking a Sales Manager for our Almere location to lead technical sales of SBCs to customers in the compounding, recycling and plastic processing industries. You will translate customer needs into opportunities and coordinate with internal teams to deliver outcomes.

As a trusted partner to strategic customers, you will develop account strategies, manage relationships, and pursue ambitious sales targets while aligning with global and regional plans.