Technical Sales Representative USA
Sector: Plastics
Function: Sales & Marketing
Location: Texas, USA
Ref: JH/65181
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Texas, USA
The Company:
Our client is a leading supplier of compounds used to clean plastic processing machinery, removing leftover plastic, colour, and carbon deposits from machines, enabling fast colour nd material changes, clean screws, barrels and hot runners without the need for a full strip-down. This saves considerable time and money for customers.
This successful European headquartered business is expanding its operations with a considerable investment in North America. A key part of this growth, involves the hire of sales specialists who will focus on key regions of the USA, introducing their market leading products to clients across the plastics processing sectors.
The Role:
The Technical Sales Representative will play a critical role in driving US market growth by developing new business opportunities through their existing network in the plastics conversion sector. This position is suited to a commercially driven, technical sales professional who offers experience of plastic processing in particular injection molding, blow molding and extrusion.
Responsibilities:
Drive sales growth in in the Texas region
Achieve sales targets
Identify new business opportunities utilising your network.
With the support of the groups management team, develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives
Manage the full sales lifecycle
Generate leads and explore sales opportunities.
Act as the technical expert during customer interactions, including trials and troubleshooting
Collaborate with key customer contacts to highlight overall manufacturing and financial benefits.
Lead demonstrations on customers premises.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline tracking and reporting
Represent the company at industry trade shows, exhibitions and customer visits
The Candidate:
Have an established network in the plastics industry
Proven track record of selling into injection moulding, extrusion, or blow moulding markets
Strong technical understanding of plastics processing
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Highly organised with effective territory and pipeline management skills
Self-motivated
Willing and able to travel frequently as required by business needs
Must be able to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 55lbs/25KG
Position involves bending, lifting, and standing
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process.
For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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