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

  • Budenheim
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Your next career step

Are you passionate about polymers and eager to bring your technical expertise into a dynamic commercial role? Do you want to actively shape the future of innovative additive solutions? Then join us in advancing functional additives – with a particular focus on flame retardants, foaming agents, and other specialty applications for plastics.

Your Tasks

  • You will manage and develop an existing customer portfolio in the field of polymer 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 polymer systems and technical requirements
  • You will independently handle the entire sales process – from preparing offers and negotiating prices to managing margins – and document all activities in our CRM system (Salesforce)
  • You will proactively identify new business opportunities, acquire new customers, and actively implement 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

Your Profile

  • 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 polymer additives or functional plastics
  • A self-driven, structured working style, combined with a strong understanding of technical and commercial dynamics
  • Willingness to travel and enthusiasm for working with international customers
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional language skills are a plus

We Offer

 

  • An interesting and dynamic role where you can actively shape 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 operating specialty chemical company. With its innovative portfolio, the chemical specialist provides sustainable products, services, and application concepts for various markets. In close cooperation with its customers, Budenheim is dedicated to advancing nutrition, health, safety, and the preservation of resources. With sites in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, the USA, Mexico, China, Singapore, and India, Budenheim generates annual revenue of several hundred million euros and employs more than 1,350 people.

Budenheim is part of the international group Geschwister Oetker Beteiligungen KG. As a partner and member of the group, Budenheim benefits from this affiliation. We at Budenheim are committed to responsible investments. This ensures the best conditions for growth and innovation.

Budenheim stands for diversity, equal opportunities, and prospects. Therefore, we welcome every application, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, religion, disability, or other individual characteristics.

Interested?

Take your chance. We are looking forward to your application.

Your contact:

Camilla Jörgensen
People & Governance