Key Account Manager - Automotive (UK)

About the Job

A global leader in advanced polymer solutions, this company specialises in high‑performance polymers and polyamides used across automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they deliver cutting‑edge materials that support lightweight design, durability, and efficiency for complex engineering challenges worldwide.

Your Tasks

• Drive national and international sales growth for high‑performance polymers and polyamides across strategic markets.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to expand the customer base, particularly within the automotive and broader industrial sectors.
• Identify, position, and promote new applications enabled by advanced polymer technologies.
• Provide strong technical and commercial support to customers, managing complex projects end‑to‑end.
• Work closely with internal R&D, technical, and commercial teams to meet revenue and growth targets.

Your Profile

• Degree in Polymers, Plastics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Strong commercial mindset with solid understanding of business administration.
• Technical background in polymers and familiarity with automotive industry requirements.
• Proven experience in international sales or business development within materials, chemicals, or polymer markets.
• Results‑oriented, resilient, and confident in driving growth.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally as required.

What's on Offer

• A commercial role with strategic influence in a globally recognised, innovative organisation.
• Competitive compensation package with performance‑based incentives.
• Company car plus comprehensive benefits, including pension scheme.
• Opportunity to shape growth in a dynamic, fast‑moving international environment.