Sales Manager Europe - TPU

Preferred Location: Iberia (Spain & Portugal) or UK - Open to candidates across EU

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sales Professional to lead and expand our TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) business across Europe, with a strong focus on the Iberian Peninsula and the UK. This is a strategic role for someone who combines technical B2B sales experience with a deep understanding of TPU applications and a strong customer network in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow TPU sales 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%.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-10 years of B2B technical sales experience, ideally in TPU,
• Alternatively, solid background in TPEs, engineering polymers, or specialty chemicals with active customer engagement in relevant application areas,
• 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.