Overview
PIL Membranes Ltd specializes in polymer and membrane development, manufacturing and supplying products globally for over 40 years. Through its brand porelle®, PIL Membranes provides advanced membrane solutions for a wide range of sectors in the apparel market, including military, police, medical, sports, medical, and industrial applications. The company is dedicated to producing high-quality, high-performance membranes that deliver waterproofness, breathability, protection, and durability for extreme conditions. Committed to sustainability, PIL Membranes leverages solar and wind energy to minimize its environmental footprint while continuously innovating to meet evolving customer needs.
Role Description
We are looking for a graduate to join our commercial team as a Sales Executive for Western Europe.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career in international technical sales, working with innovative performance materials used in high-end apparel and specialist protective clothing.
You will work closely with experienced colleagues while developing your own customer relationships across Western Europe. The role includes international travel, participation in trade exhibitions, and the opportunity to work with leading manufacturers within the apparel industry.
Over time you will gain expertise in membrane technology, technical textiles, and global supply chains while building commercial and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
* Manage regional sales of PIL products across assigned territories.
* Proactively initiate, build, and strengthen commercial relationships with existing and new customers.
* Identify new business opportunities, generate leads, and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract closure.
* Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to provide strategic insights and maintain market competitiveness.
* Research and analyse market and territory data to identify opportunities and develop targeted sales strategies.
* Develop understanding of tender contracts within the assigned territories.
* Deliver product and solution-based technical sales tailored to different customer requirements.
* Develop a knowledge of key market standards and testing requirements to support solution-driven selling.
* Deliver agreed regional sales targets and growth objectives.
* Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and proposals for management review.
* Undertake frequent travel and support exhibitions as required by the role.
Qualifications
* This role is ideal for recent or prospective graduates with a background in business or a science-based discipline who are interested in developing a career in technical sales.
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills to engage with diverse client base.
* Self-motivation, organizational skills, and goal-oriented mindset.
* Fluency in English; proficiency in other European languages is a plus.
* Availability to travel frequently within Western Europe.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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