Area Manager – Adhesives for Flat & Textile Lamination (Europe)
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We are partnering with a highly regarded and well-established international manufacturer in the adhesives industry, recognized for its strong technical capabilities, innovation, and long-standing reputation across Europe. The company continues to invest in its commercial organization and is now looking to appoint an Area Manager to drive growth across selected European markets.
- Full ownership of the Flat Lamination and Textile Lamination adhesives division
- High-impact commercial role with responsibility for both key accounts and new business
- Location flexibility: Italy, Poland, Germany, or Spain
The Role
- Drive revenue growth across your assigned region
- Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts
- Develop new business opportunities across key industrial segments
- Act as the primary commercial interface for the Flat & Textile Lamination division
- Collaborate with technical, R&D;, and internal stakeholders to define and execute strategy
- Operate with a high level of autonomy and ownership
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the Flat & Textile Lamination adhesives division
- Own and grow key accounts across sectors such as technical textiles, automotive interiors, furniture & panels, construction materials, and foams, films, and flexible substrates
- Identify and secure new business opportunities, building a strong project pipeline
- Lead complex, value-based sales cycles involving adhesive selection, substrate compatibility, and application processes
- Support product development, trials, and customer validations with internal technical teams
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs
- Act as the internal reference point for the division across functions
- Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, and customer meetings
Profile
- Proven track record in B2B sales within adhesives, chemicals, or specialty materials
- Experience selling adhesives for flat lamination and/or textile lamination (e.G. PU, acrylics, water-based, reactive systems)
- Exposure to industries such as xugodme technical textiles, automotive, construction, furniture, and industrial lamination
- Strong ability to manage key accounts and develop new business in a technical environment
- Commercially driven, with a hands-on "hunter" mindset
- Strong stakeholder management skills (internal & external)
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
Why this opportunity?
- Join a market-recognized player with strong technical reputation
- True ownership of a strategic product division
- High autonomy and visibility across the organization
- Exposure to diverse industrial applications and customers
- Opportunity to shape and grow the Flat & Textile Lamination business across Europe