Regional Sales Manager (Polymers)

FINITI PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FINITI PARTNERS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Regional Sales & Market Development Manager to drive direct sales, market expansion, and business development across APAC from its Singapore office. The role emphasizes polyolefins (PE/PP), PCR compounds, and sustainable resin solutions.

The candidate will lead commercial execution, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, TS&D, and Regional Marketing to expand market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Business, Polymer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of commercial, business development, or technical sales experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or plastics packaging sectors.
• Direct commercial experience in Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), PCR compounds, or sustainable packaging materials.
• Proactive self-starter with strong entrepreneurial drive, excellent communication/presentation skills, and relationship management with brand-owners and converters.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and acquire new direct customers across APAC for prime polyolefins, PCR compounds, and bio-based resins.
• Lead outreach to Brand Owners and converter networks to establish partnerships and drive material adoption.
• Analyze regional trends, pricing, and market dynamics to generate leads and enter adjacent segments.
• Manage full sales cycle including quotes, negotiations, forecasting, and customer presentations.
• Serve as the commercial interface between customers and internal teams (Supply Chain, Customer Service, TS&D, Regional Marketing).

Skills

Entrepreneurial drive

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Brand-owner relationships

Direct sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: Central, Singapore

Job Summary:

A leading international producer of specialty chemicals and petrochemicals is seeking a Regional Sales & Market Development Manager to join their Singapore office. This role is responsible for driving direct sales, market expansion, and business development across APAC, with a strong emphasis on polyolefins (PE/PP), circular packaging, and sustainable resin solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development & Direct Sales: Identify, target, and acquire new direct customers across APAC for prime polyolefins, post-consumer recycled (PCR) compounds, and bio-based resin portfolios.

• Value-Chain & Brand Owner Engagement: Lead outreach initiatives targeting major Brand Owners and their plastic converter network to establish commercial partnerships and drive material adoption.

• Market Expansion & Strategy: Analyze regional trends, pricing mechanics, and sustainable market dynamics to generate business leads and enter adjacent market segments.

• Commercial Execution: Manage the full sales cycle including price quotations, contract negotiations, volume forecasting, and customer presentations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal teams including Supply Chain, Customer Service, Technical Service & Development (TS&D), and Regional Marketing.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Business, Polymer Science, or a related discipline

• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5+ years of commercial, business development, or technical sales experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or plastics packaging sectors

• Product Knowledge: Direct commercial experience in Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), PCR compounds, or sustainable packaging materials

• Skills: Proactive self-starter with strong entrepreneurial drive, excellent communication/presentation skills, and a proven track record of managing brand-owner/converter relationships

• Mobility: Willingness to travel regionally as required