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INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
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Client Overview:
A private limited company specializing in the manufacture of man-made fibers, particularly high-performance monofilaments. Established in the 80s the company has over three decades of experience in polymer extrusion and fiber technology.
Role Overview
The Area Sales Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers within designated territories, the main territory focus is the EU with 80% of business conducted with clients there, 20% will be in the UK with a small amount in Asia.
This position is responsible for meeting quotas to deliver sales goals and profitability, consistently providing excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
* Hold commercial responsibility for the UK, Europe, and selected Asian accounts, with travel as required.
* Lead project-based sales activities, ensuring customer needs are met throughout all project stages.
* Manage a global distribution network, including monthly business reviews and performance monitoring.
* Provide tailored product recommendations and prepare quotations.
* Deliver accurate sales and volume forecasts (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually).
* Align with supply chain, production and logistics to fulfil customer requirements and business targets.
* Conduct reviews of customer complaints, ensuring prompt analysis, corrective action implementation and resolution – including compensation negotiations where necessary.
* Report to senior management on account activity, including forecasting, call reports, and business development progress.
* Prepare and monitor the annual business plan that is aligned with corporate growth strategy.
Person Spec:
* Sales experience with in the technical textiles industry.
* Detail oriented.
* Self-motivated to succeed and complete tasks to a high standard.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office.
* Willingness to travel into Europe (ideally conducting up to 30 visits per year)
For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application
To apply please contact Jason Hutchison
0044 (0) 1789 207070
Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.
Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025
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Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.
Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Textile Manufacturing
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