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.
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