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Regional Product Manager – Engineering Plastics
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Regional Product Manager – Engineering Plastics
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Product Manager – Engineering Plastics based in United Kingdom.
This is a high-impact commercial leadership role with responsibility for an engineering plastics product portfolio across Europe.
- Own the commercial strategy, profitability, pricing, and growth trajectory of a defined product family.
- Combine strategic portfolio management with hands-on supplier leadership, business development, and key account growth.
- Use market intelligence and customer insights to identify new opportunities, strengthen distribution channels, and expand market presence.
- Work with international suppliers and senior stakeholders, having substantial influence over commercial decisions and negotiations.
- The position offers significant autonomy, European-wide visibility, and direct exposure to senior leadership in a growth-oriented environment.
It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional ready to take broader regional ownership and strategic responsibility.
Accountabilities
- Own the commercial performance and strategic development of the Engineering Plastics product portfolio across Europe.
- Execute the European commercial strategy and translate broader business objectives into actionable portfolio plans.
- Take responsibility for margins, pricing strategy, sales forecasting, and overall portfolio profitability.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with international suppliers, including leading commercial negotiations and partnership discussions.
- Identify and develop new distribution channels and market opportunities to support sustainable regional growth.
- Drive active business development initiatives and manage relationships with key accounts across European markets.
- Monitor market developments, customer needs, competitive activity, and industry trends to identify opportunities and inform portfolio strategy.
- Translate market intelligence into practical commercial actions that generate measurable growth and strengthen the product range.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution of commercial initiatives across the region.
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Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in engineering plastics, polymer raw materials, technical chemical distribution, or a closely related industry.
- Demonstrated commercial success with a track record of delivering measurable revenue, margin, or market growth.
- Strong understanding of engineering plastics, polymer materials, or related technical products.
- A technical background in Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a comparable discipline is preferred.
- Proven experience managing international supplier relationships and conducting commercial negotiations.
- Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.
- Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation, and business development skills.
- Ability to operate independently, make commercially sound decisions, and take ownership of a strategic portfolio.
- Fluent English communication skills; additional European languages are advantageous.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Europe.
Benefits
- European-wide responsibility for a strategically important product portfolio.
- High level of autonomy and decision-making authority.
- Direct reporting and exposure to senior leadership.
- International scope with significant visibility across European markets.
- Opportunity to lead supplier relationships and influence strategic commercial partnerships.
- Attractive compensation package with performance-based earning potential.
- Strong opportunity for professional growth and increased strategic responsibility.
- Dynamic, international, and growth-oriented working environment.
- Home-office-based position with extensive European travel.
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