Area Sales Manager Polyolefins & Extrusion - France

Antal International is a global executive search organization with over 130 offices in more than 30 countries. Our office in Paris specializes in recruitment solutions for professional positions within chemical industry. Antal’s global reach is supported by offices in regions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

We are currently recruiting, on behalf of our client – a well‑established European distributor specialized in polymers and thermoplastic solutions, with several decades of experience in the plastics industry.

The company partners with major international polymer producers and offers a broad portfolio of commodity and specialty materials serving various industrial sectors including extrusion, injection molding, film, blow molding, and compounding applications.

With a strong presence across Europe, the organization is recognized for its technical expertise, customer‑oriented approach, and agile decision‑making structure, enabling responsive support to industrial clients and market demands.

As part of its continued development strategy, the company is currently reinforcing its commercial presence in France to support further growth in key polymer markets.

I. Job General scope

Our client is seeking an Area Sales Manager Polyolefins & Extrusion – France. Location ideally in Lyon region, home office. Other cities could be possible to negotiate. Permanent contract, attractive salary package.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of customers within the thermoplastics and polyolefins market, with a strong focus on commodity and specialty polymers for extrusion, film, blow molding, and rotational molding applications.

This position combines business development and key account management responsibilities, requiring both solid technical understanding and strong commercial acumen.

Acting as a key interface between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, the role aims to support sustainable business growth while building long‑term customer relationships.

Reporting line: Country Manage

II. Main Missions/Objective

• s:Develop sales of company's polymer portfolio across Fran
• ceManage and grow an existing customer portfolio (processors, extruders, compounder
• s)Identify and acquire new customers through proactive business developme
• ntProvide technical support to customers in material selection and applicati
• onAnalyze customer needs and propose tailored material solutions in coordination with technical tea
• msPrepare commercial offers, pricing proposals, and sales forecas
• tsMonitor market trends, customer activities, and competitive landsca
• peRepresent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry even
• tsEnsure regular reporting of sales activities and pipeline developme
• ntWork closely with internal teams (technical support, logistics, suppliers) to ensure high service quali

III. Qualification requiremen

• ts:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or commercial fi
• ere5-7 years experience in sales of thermoplastics, polymers, (distribution or manufacturi
• ng)Strong knowledge of processing technologies: extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, rotomold
• ingDemonstrated ability to develop business and manage key accounts in an industrial environm
• entTechnical understanding combined with a strong commercial mind
• setAutonomous, results‑driven, and comfortable working in a home‑office se
• tupExcellent interpersonal and negotiation ski
• lsNative in French and Fluent in Engl
• ishWillingness to travel frequently across Fra