Sales Manager for the polymers sector (m/f/d)

You will manage and develop an existing customer portfolio in the field of polymeric additives, identifying and unlocking new sales opportunities – with a strong focus on technical solutions that deliver real value With your deep application knowledge, you will advise customers on additives for flame retardancy, foaming, and other functionalities, tailored to various polymeric systems and technical requirements You will handle the entire sales process – from preparing offers and increasing costs to managing margins – and document all activities in our CRM system (Salesforce) You will proactively identify new business opportunities, acquire new customers, and adopt both global and regional sales strategies As an interface between Customer Service and Product Development, you always keep customer satisfaction and requirements in focus You will monitor market and technology trends, conduct competitive analyses, and contribute valuable insights to our marketing and innovation strategies

A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable field Solid professional experience in technical sales or application-oriented consulting – ideally with a focus on polymeric additive or functional plastics A self-driven, structured working style, combined with a strong understanding of technical and commercial dynamics Willingness to travel and enthusiastic for working with international customers Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional language skills are a plus

An and dynamic role where you can influence both the company and the future of our sales organization Involvement in exciting development projects with an international scope Flexible working hours supported by a flexitime account Attractive additional benefits such as JobRad (bike leasing), corporate discounts, EGYM Wellpass, and much more

About us Budenheim is a globally active specialty chemical company. With its innovative portfolio, the chemical specialist offers sustainable products, services and application concepts for diverse markets. In close cooperation with its customers, Budenheim is committed to nutrition, health, safety and resource conservation. With locations in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the USA, Mexico, China, Singapore and India, Budenheim generates an annual turnover of several hundred million euros and employs more than 1,350 employees. Budenheim is part of the international group Oetker Collection KG, which benefits Budenheim as a partner and part of the group. At Budenheim we are committed to responsible investments. So we can secure the best conditions for growth and innovation. Budenheim stands for diversity, equal opportunities and perspectives. Therefore we look forward to any application, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, religion, disability and other individual features. .