Job Description

Overview:
Were hiring a results-driven Account Manager to drive growth for our clients specialty polymer products across North America. This high-visibility role is ideal for someone with a strong technical sales background in thermoplastic elastomers particularly TPU or TPE who enjoys autonomy, thrives in market-building environments, and is excited to help an international supplier expand in the U.S. Working closely with technical teams based in Türkiye, you'll engage with key sectors like automotive, medical, footwear, industrial, and wire & cable to deliver customized solutions and foster long-term commercial partnerships.

What Youll Do:

• Spearhead business development efforts across the U.S. for thermoplastic urethanes, focusing on strategic markets including footwear, automotive, wire & cable, and healthcare
• Cultivate new and existing partnerships with OEMs, processors, compounders, and distribution partners
• Lead the full sales lifecycle from prospecting and sampling to qualification, trials, and closing
• Serve as the main conduit between U.S. customers and international R&D teams to align product performance with market needs
• Set pricing strategies, create forecasts, track competitor movement, and drive territory growth goals
• Represent the company at key North American trade shows and industry conferences, with regular domestic travel (40-50%)

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in technical B2B sales, with a strong background in engineered polymers, elastomers, or related materials
  Proven success growing accounts in the TPU, TPE, or specialty plastic space
• Ability to navigate long technical sales cycles and engage stakeholders across commercial and technical functions
• A self-starter attitude with the initiative to open new markets and manage a remote territory
• Strong customer relationships in one or more key verticals: medical, automotive, footwear, wire & cable, or general industrial
• Excellent communication skills; able to work cross-functionally with global teams
• Proficiency in English is required; Spanish or another regional language is a plus
• Willingness to travel extensively within the U.S. (up to 50%)

Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant commercial impact at a company that is expanding globally. Youll have the independence to shape your region, access to technical resources overseas, and a leadership role in building lasting customer relationships in a competitive market.

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