Junior Sales Representative - Polymers
Vinmar International Open · verified Oct 21, 2026 At a glance
Junior Account Executive role at Vinmar International. Remote, Netherlands · full-time.
Pay not stated Account Executive salary
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What you'll do
- Find prospects through calls, networking and customer visits, then turn new leads into polymer sales
- Sell PP and PE to industrial buyers, matching product recommendations and commercial offers to their needs
- Prepare quotes, agree pricing and terms, and move sales opportunities through to close
- Track market, competitor and pricing changes while keeping your pipeline active against sales targets
- Coordinate with purchasing, logistics and customer service, and travel across assigned markets to build accounts
What you bring
- Fluency in German, Dutch and English is required
- You can apply as a recent graduate or with one to two years in sales or commercial work
- A business, economics, marketing or chemistry degree is preferred, as is experience in polymers, plastics, chemicals or B2B sales
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone starting out in sales who is driven to prospect, build customer relationships and learn. Expect regular travel within Northern Europe.
From the employer
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Junior Sales Representative to join our Northern European sales team. This position will focus on developing new business opportunities, building customer relationships, and driving sales of polymers.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to business development, and a competitive, results-oriented mindset. Previous sales experience is not required, as we place greater emphasis on ambition, determination, and commercial potential.
Job Duties
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and customer visits.
- Promote and sell commodity polymers, primarily PP and PE, to manufacturers, converters, and industrial customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and commercial solutions.
- Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and close sales opportunities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing developments to identify commercial opportunities.
- Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline to achieve established sales targets.
- Collaborate with internal purchasing, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Travel throughout assigned markets to develop business and strengthen customer relationships.
Requirements
- Fluency in German, Dutch, and English is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
- Recent university graduates or candidates with 1–2 years of sales or commercial experience are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in polymers, plastics, chemicals, or B2B sales is an advantage but not required.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Confident, outgoing personality with a professional presence and natural commercial aptitude.
- Highly motivated, competitive, and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proactive approach to prospecting, customer acquisition, and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Resilience, persistence, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage rejection.
- Strong organizational skills, initiative, and willingness to learn.
- Willingness to travel regularly within Northern Europe.
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