EMEA Sales Manager – Nylon Polyamide

Epoch Biodesign

. Develop and execute commercial growth strategy for Epoch's PA66 polymer business from Blanes, Spain .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive commercial experience in the PA66 polymer market, with a strong focus on account management, business development, and strategic customer relationship management. Proven ability to drive growth through effective negotiation, market intelligence, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Commercial Experience In PA66 MarketAccount Management And Business DevelopmentNegotiating Complex Commercial AgreementsUnderstanding Of Polymer ManufacturingSustainability And Circular Economy Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Sales Pipeline ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisCustomer ForecastingDemand PlanningProduct LaunchingStrategic Partnerships DevelopmentTechnical Requirements UnderstandingMaterial Specifications KnowledgeCommercial Growth Strategy DevelopmentAnalytical And Commercial Acumen

Soft Skills

Exceptional Relationship-Building SkillsStrong Strategic ThinkingExcellent Communication SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersSelf-Motivated

Industry Keywords

Polyamide 66Nylon YarnEngineering PlasticsRecycled MaterialsCircular EconomySupply AgreementsCustomer SatisfactionMarket IntelligenceTrade EventsCustomer Meetings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Yarn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute commercial growth strategy for Epoch's PA66 polymer business from Blanes, Spain
Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across targeted market segments
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline and deliver against revenue and margin targets
Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, supply agreements and long-term strategic partnerships
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics and emerging opportunities
Represent Epoch at industry conferences, trade events and customer meetings
Develop account plans for key customers and drive growth across existing relationships
Serve as the primary commercial contact for strategic customers
Build senior-level relationships across procurement, technical, operations, sustainability and executive functions
Engage customers on sustainability, circularity and decarbonisation objectives
Understand technical requirements and qualification pathways with customers
Manage customer forecasts, demand planning and business reviews
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
Coordinate cross-functional support to meet customer requirements and resolve issues
Support development of off-take agreements and long-term supply partnerships for recycled products
Collaborate with market managers, manufacturing, supply chain, product development and leadership teams
Translate customer requirements into commercial, technical and production priorities
Provide market intelligence for business planning and investment decisions
Contribute to product portfolio strategy and market positioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant commercial experience within the polyamide 66 market, nylon yarn and engineering plastics
Existing relationships with major customers, compounders, yarn spinners, nylon distributors and downstream customers and users
Proven track record in both account management and business development
Strong understanding of PA66 markets, applications, customers and value chains
Experience selling polymers, engineering plastics, nylon yarn, intermediates or related chemical products
Demonstrated success managing strategic customer relationships and delivering commercial growth
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements
Strong understanding of polymer manufacturing, material specifications and customer qualification processes
Experience launching new products or developing new market segments
Exposure to sustainability, recycled materials or circular economy initiatives
Exceptional commercial and relationship-building skills
Deep knowledge of the global PA66 industry
Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on execution mindset
Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and commercial acumen
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new markets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package including bonus and equity participation
A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
Meaningful EMI Share Options
Non-contributory pension with 9% employer contribution
Optional company covered private medical insurance with Vitality Group
Income Protection
Group Critical Illness
Flexible working around the core times of 10am to 4pm
Cycle to work scheme
The opportunity to be part of building something remarkable
Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
Onsite gym
Various staff social activities
On-the-job perks
Continuous review and enhancement of benefits and work environment