Salary
💰 €90,000 - €108,000 per year
About the role
- Lead and execute the sales and marketing strategy for the company’s Rubber Blacks portfolio across Europe
- Achieve sales and profitability targets for assigned regions
- Identify, engage, and develop new B2B customers in the rubber and carbon black industries
- Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, OEMs, and key accounts
- Collaborate with technical teams for product development and customer support
- Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and product launches to inform strategy
- Prepare periodic sales reports, forecasts, and market intelligence updates
- Manage logistics coordination, collections, and documentation (LC, invoicing, etc.)
- Represent the company at trade fairs, client visits, and industry events
- Support senior management during European market visits and reviews.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in technical B2B sales or business development
- Proven success in rubber chemicals/carbon black/polymer/tyre industry
- Strong understanding of rubber black grades, applications, and performance properties
- Demonstrated ability to grow markets and manage international customer relationships
- Excellent communication and networking skills across European markets
- Proficiency in English plus at least one additional European language (German, French, or Dutch preferred)
- Willingness to travel extensively across Europe.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
B2B salesbusiness developmentsales strategymarket intelligencelogistics coordinationsales reportingcustomer supportproduct developmentpricing strategymarket forecasting
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunication skillsnetworking skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingcustomer engagementnegotiationproblem-solvingleadershipadaptability