Commercial Manager
On-siteUtrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Develop and execute commercial strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets within the recycled plastics business. Identify and secure new business opportunities across recycled plastic markets while building strong relationships with converters, compounders, manufacturers, and brand owners. Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiations, and contract management, and act as the primary commercial contact for key accounts. Monitor market trends, pricing developments, and regulations to analyze customer requirements and develop tailored commercial solutions. Support sourcing strategies for plastic waste streams, negotiate agreements with suppliers, and balance supply availability with customer demand to optimize margins. Develop annual sales forecasts, budgets, and business plans, and lead pricing strategies and margin management initiatives. Track key commercial KPIs, including sales volumes, revenue, gross margin, and pipeline development, to support strategic decision-making. This 12-month contract offers a transition to permanent employment at Trinseo, a global leader in plastics and latex binders, to help customers solve complex material challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Commercial experience within plastics, recycling, packaging, polymers, waste management, or related industries
- Proven track record in sales, business development, account management, and commercial negotiations
- Fluent in English language
- Cross-cultural insight and competence
Desired Qualifications
- Network with recycled polymers market
- Experience with polymers such as PS/rPS, ABS/rABS, SAN, PC, PMMA or other recycle and sustainable material solutions
- Having German as second language
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