Antal provides recruitment solutions with over 130 physical Antal offices in 35+ countries, with an unmatched understanding of local markets and cultures.

Our client is looking for a Technical Sales Manager – Polyurethane.

This role is to maximize the effectiveness of the European sales force, and will be responsible to manage the day-to-day sales activities and to act as a sparring partner for the General Manager.

This position will report to the GM Benelux.

Main Missions

• To develop new clients for active fields and applications.
• To manage current accounts (region : Benelux, France, Germany, Nordic countries). Travelling required (30% to 50%).
• To generate new projects development.
• To ensure achievement of sales targets, following budgets and margin structure.
• To prepare yearly commercial budgets and monthly follow-up on the targets I terms of quantities and margins.

Core skills & Experience

Critical to the success in this work, the company considers the experience and intellectual flexibility of the candidate.

Degree:

BA or Master level degree is preferable in one of the following areas: Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering or Material Science, but not mandatory.

Hand-on experience:

3+ years’ experience in sales, business development or new products development in following applications and industries :

• Polyurethane coatings
• Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUD)
• Polycarbonate Diols
• Aliphatic Isocyanates and derivatives

Skills

• Strong entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Analytical mindset : understanding of financial metrics to be able to control his sales budget
• Problem solving to meet deadlines and handling pressure
• Strong analytical thinking, with technical interest
• Strong communication, listening and relationship building skills
• Languages :
  • English and Dutch (fluent in speaking & writing)
  • German and/or French would be a plus

Compensation:

Gross Annual Salary : Competitive Package

Company car & fuel card

Laptop & Cell phone.