Would you like to turn your textile processing expertise into a role combining customer relationships, technical solutions and business development?
Antal International is recruiting a Technical Sales Manager for an international key player specialist in chemicals for textile and industrial applications.
This opportunity is open to both experienced technical sales professionals and textile specialists from production, laboratories or technical service who want to develop their commercial career.
The opportunity
You will manage and develop customer relationships throughout Poland, with a primary focus on textile applications. You will help customers address processing challenges, identify opportunities for additional applications and build new business.
Alongside textiles, you will progressively develop knowledge of Consumer Care & Industrial Applications, initially laundry and car care, with training and support from headquarters.
Reporting initially to the Managing Director of Poland, you will benefit from a structured onboarding programme in Poland and Germany.
Your responsibilities
- Develop existing customer accounts and identify new customers across Poland.
- Understand textile processing needs and recommend relevant chemical and application solutions.
- Identify opportunities to introduce additional products and applications, including coating.
- Coordinate customer trials and implementation with laboratories and technical experts.
- Prepare customer development plans, quotations, sales forecasts and market feedback.
- Work closely with the Polish organisation and international technical and commercial teams.
The indicative balance is approximately 70% existing account development and 30% new customer acquisition.
Your profile
You bring at least three years of relevant industry experience and, above all, a strong technical background in textile processing.
Your experience may come from textile manufacturing, production, laboratories, technical service or specialty chemicals. You understand textile processes and enjoy translating technical knowledge into practical customer solutions.
You also demonstrate:
- An interest in customer interaction and commercial development.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Initiative, autonomy and reliable follow-up.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new products and applications.
- The potential to grow into broader commercial and leadership responsibilities.
Previous textile chemical sales experience and an established Polish customer network are advantages. Candidates with strong technical expertise and commercial potential are also encouraged to apply. Prior experience in laundry or car care is not required.
What makes this role attractive
- A structured onboarding and development programme supported by technical experts .
- Access to an international group’s laboratories, application knowledge and product portfolio.
- An existing customer base combined with opportunities to develop new applications and markets.
- An indicative annual gross package plus a company car. Final remuneration structure and benefits will be discussed during the process.
Location and travel
The role covers Poland and involves regular customer travel, with approximately 15 visits per month. During the first year, an average presence of two days per week in Łódź is expected, alongside training at headquarters in Germany.