Senior Commercial Manager - Polyolefins | DACH Region
The business has established a strong reputation through its partnerships with global polyolefin producers and advanced materials manufacturers, delivering tailored technical and commercial solutions to customers across the DACH region.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working at the intersection of product strategy, supplier management and commercial growth, with significant autonomy and visibility across multiple European markets.
Role Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of a defined polyolefin product portfolio across the DACH region, driving commercial performance and sustainable growth.
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders.
- Support regional sales teams through product expertise, market intelligence and commercial guidance.
- Act as a key contact for strategically important customers and major accounts within the region.
- Identify and execute growth opportunities through market development, portfolio expansion and new business initiatives.
- Provide technical and commercial guidance regarding product selection, applications and market positioning.
- Translate broader European product strategies into effective regional execution plans.
- Support pricing strategy, forecasting, budget planning and profitability management.
- Monitor portfolio performance, market trends and competitive activity to drive informed decision-making.
- Deliver accurate sales forecasts and demand planning insights to support supply chain and inventory management.
- Facilitate collaboration between suppliers, sales teams and cross-functional business units.
- Promote best practices and share commercial success stories across the region.
- Contribute to long-term business planning and regional growth strategies.
- Support the development and coaching of colleagues to strengthen commercial and technical capability.
Requirements:
- Commercial Experience: Proven success within product management, business development, technical sales or strategic account management.
- Industry Background: Experience within polymers, plastics, polyolefins, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals or related materials sectors.
- Strong understanding of product portfolio management, supplier engagement and commercial planning.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across multiple countries and stakeholder groups.
- Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience managing complex priorities in commercially driven environments.
- Hands-on, entrepreneurial approach with a strong customer focus.
- Languages: Fluent German and English are essential.
- Experience operating within an international or matrix organisation is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the DACH region and occasionally across Europe.
Why this opportunity?
- High level of autonomy and ownership within a strategically important product portfolio.
- Opportunity to represent leading global polyolefin manufacturers across a key European market.
- Visible role influencing both commercial strategy and regional business performance.
- Exposure to a broad network of international suppliers, customers and senior stakeholders.
- Strong career development opportunities within a growing international organisation.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with a focus on long-term success.
- Flexible working model with significant independence.
- Comprehensive corporate benefits package and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future growth of a high-performing materials business.
Although this is a flexible working opportunity, candidates must be based within the DACH region and be willing to travel extensively across their territory.
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