Key Account Manager – Automotive Polymers

About the role

We are seeking a Key Account Manager to drive business development and manage strategic customer relationships across the automotive supply chain in France and Spain. The role blends sales, technical‑commercial coordination, and market expansion for engineered polymer materials.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new business and increase sales with OEMs, Tier 1, Tier 2 and molders.
• Identify and promote new applications for engineering polymers such as PP, PA, PC/ABS and modified compounds.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with purchasing, engineering and project teams.
• Lead customer projects from enquiry through sampling, validation and SOP, coordinating with internal technical teams.
• Prepare commercial offers, negotiate pricing, delivery and contractual terms.
• Achieve sales targets through pipeline management, forecasting and strategic account planning.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and raw‑material pricing to inform decisions.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction through effective order coordination and post‑sales support.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Business or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of sales or account‑management experience in polymer compounding for the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of the automotive supply chain (OEM → Tier 1/2 → compounder).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Proactive, self‑driven and results‑oriented.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Knowledge of engineering plastics: PP, PA, PC/ABS.
• Experience with polymer compounding and modified granulates.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Car allowance.
• Opportunities to work on international projects, trade shows and industry events.