New markets. New customers. Your opportunity in international sales.
Would you like to support the automotive producers in their product ideas with our material innovations that focus on soft, safe and sustainable products?
This is your opportunity to take responsibility and shape the French automotive market.
Join our team!
Tasks
* Market analysis & networking – Map the French market, identify key OEMs, TIER1/TIER2s, and build lasting relationships. Territory: France, with possible expansion to Southern Europe and North Africa.
* OEM approval management – Define and roll-out approval process of OEMs.
* 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 HEXPOL TPE thermoplastics and rubber compounds.
Requirements
* Technical and commercial background – ideally in plastics and automotive industry.
* Proven B2B sales experience in France and optionally in Southern Europe, with measurable success.
* Network and contacts – solid network in the automotive industry, including established contacts with OEMs and TIERs.
* Strong customer focus & business mindset – understanding the needs and offering solutions that create value.
* Language skills – Fluent in French, business-level English and German as 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 our sites (mainly Lichtenfels/Germany).
Benefits
* Responsibility for the market – You take ownership of your region and grow our automotive footprint in France.
* 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 the publicly listed HEXPOL Group, we offer long-term perspectives and stability.
* Career development – We support you with individual training and exciting challenges.
* Modern tools – Laptop, phone, CRM and everything you need to succeed.
* Team celebrations – including our 60-year celebrations in 2025!
HEXPOL TPE GmbH is an established and innovative manufacturer of customized thermoplastic elastomer compounds and color masterbatches for the plastics industry.
As part of the publicly listed Swedish HEXPOL Group – with more than 50 sites worldwide – we are locally rooted yet globally active. Within the field of soft thermoplastic compounding, we hold a strong market position and offer tailored material solutions along with outstanding customer service.
Our company culture is characterized by mutual respect, a high level of individual responsibility, and a cooperative leadership style.
Sounds like you would be a good fit for us? Then apply now!
Please send your application including salary expectations and possible starting date to our HR team:
karriere @ hexpoltpe. com
Do you still have questions?
Feel free to call us: +49 9571 94894-8720
Become part of an internationally successful company – where appreciation is more than just a word.
We’re looking forward to getting to know you!
Die Hexpol TPE GmbH ist ein etablierter und innovativer Hersteller von kundenspezifischen Weichthermoplast-Compounds und Farbmasterbatches für die Kunststoffindustrie.
Als Teil der börsennotierten schwedischen HEXPOL Gruppe mit mehr als 50 Standorten weltweit sind wir lokal verwurzelt, aber global tätig und nehmen eine bedeutende Stellung innerhalb der Weich-Thermoplast Compounder ein. Wir bieten individuelle Materiallösungen und besten Service für unsere Kunden.
Unsere Unternehmenskultur ist geprägt von einer hohen Wertschätzung und Selbstständigkeit aller Mitarbeiter sowie einem kollegialen Führungsstil.