Sales Manager – TPU & TPE Compounds

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced 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 is a strategic role suited for someone who combines strong technical B2B sales experience with a deep understanding of TPU/TPE Compounds applications and an established customer network in the field.

Key end-use segments include footwear (shoe soles), hoses & tubes, cables, animal ear tags, medical applications, belts, automotive, textiles, and a variety of injection-molded and extruded parts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow sales of TPU/TPE Compounds across assigned European territories.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key customers: OEMs (end users), converters (injection molding & extrusion), 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 a travel commitment of up to 40–50%.

Qualification

  • Minimum 5–10 years of B2B technical sales experience, ideally in TPU/TPE Compounds or related specialty materials.
  • Alternatively, candidates with a solid background in specialty chemicals and active customer engagement in relevant application areas will also be considered.
  • 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 (Spanish, Portuguese, German, etc.) are a plus.