Junior Sales Representative - Polymers

Vinmar International; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tegral Europe is seeking a motivated Junior Sales Representative to join its Northern European sales team, focusing on developing new business opportunities and building customer relationships while selling polymers such as PP and PE.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, a proactive business-development mindset, and a commercially driven attitude; previous sales experience is not required, as ambition and potential matter most.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Recent graduates or 1–2 years in sales or commercial roles encouraged.
• No prior polymers/B2B sales required but helpful.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

German fluency

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Prospecting

Staying cool under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Marketing/Chemistry or related

Job description

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.

• 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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