CZECHIA or SLOVAKIA | The company: Our client is an established and innovative manufacturer of customised thermoplastic compounds and color masterbatches for the plastics industry. With more than 50 sites worldwide, they are locally rooted yet globally active. Within the field of soft thermoplastic compounding, they hold a strong market position and offer tailored material solutions along with outstanding customer service. Their company culture is characterised by mutual respect, a high level of individual responsibility and a cooperative leadership style. Key responsibilities: • Market analysis & networking – map the CEE market, identify key OEM’s, TIER1/TIER2s and build lasting relationships. Territory: Czechia and Slovakia, with possible expansion to other countries within CEE region. • OEM approval management – define and roll-out approval process of OEM’s. • New business development – identify opportunities, work with R&D to tailor solutions and manage projects to industrial launch. • Project leadership – manage all phases from first contact to project closure (2 industrial orders), in close collaboration with technical and commercial teams. • Customer care & account development – handle and grow existing direct accounts in your region. • CRM & reporting – document your activities and report key project updates to the management team. • Product focus – concentrating on TPE products but also considering other thermoplastics and rubber compounds offered by the company. Your skills: • Technical and commercial background – ideally in plastics and automotive industry. • Proven B2B sales experience in Czechia and/or Slovakia. • Network and contacts – solid network in the automotive industry, including established contacts with OEM’s and automotive tiers. • Strong customer focus & business mindset – understanding needs and offering solutions that create value. • Language skills – Fluent in Czech and business-level English; German would be an advantage. • Strategic communicator with a hands-on mentality – combining strong communication skills with strategic thinking and the ability to work effectively across teams and cultures. • Willingness to travel – for customer visits and collaboration with teams at their sites, mainly in German). Offer / benefits: • Responsibility for the market – you take ownership of your region and grow our automotive footprint in CEE. • International collaboration – close cooperation with colleagues, particularly in Germany. • Attractive compensation package – performance-based salary plus benefits. • Company car for private use – included. • Job security & global reach – as part of a publicly listed group, they offer long-term perspectives and stability. • Career development – they support you with individual training and exciting challenges. • Modern tools – laptop, phone, CRM and everything you need to succeed. |
