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Covestro, a leading company in the supply of premium polymers and high-tech plastics, is looking for an Account Manager to join the Sales and Marketing Specialty Films team based in Filago (BG).
The Specialty Films business in the EMEA region develops polymer film solutions for a broad customer base, with a focus on the segments Medical, ID/Security, Automotive, as well as Consumer and Industrial applications (CIS).
As part of this dynamic team, you will be responsible for implementing segment-specific marketing and sales strategies in the respective region.
The focus of this hunting and business development-oriented position is on ID, Medical, as well as several Industrial and textile-driven applications for the Italian market.
You will act as the first point of contact for technical consultation regarding the selection of suitable film products, their properties and methods of application.
Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing Specialty Films Italy, the selected candidate will take on the following responsibilities:
Maximize sales and profitability of the Specialty Films (SF) business by implementing short- and long-term sales strategies;
Accountable for sales in the assigned area, including the negotiation of supply contracts, quantities, prices and terms of conditions;
In collaboration with existing and newly identified customers in your territory, develop growth projects by introducing new or modified products and new applications to the market;
Generate market intelligence on customer demand, the competitive landscape and general market conditions to strengthen Covestro's position as a key supplier;
Attend and contribute to commercial and technical trade fairs.
WHAT YOU OFFER
The right candidate will have proven experience undertaking a similar role and has a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Chemicals or alternatively commercial or technical field.
Other requirements:
Several years of business experience in Sales and/or technical development roles within the thermoplastics or technical goods industry, with a track record of sales growth
A background in the polymer/plastic films industry is considered a strong advantage
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both internally and externally
Fluency in Italian and English is a must, both written and spoken
Structured and analytical working style, with a high degree of autonomy and professional expertise
Strong team spirit combined with the ability to work independently and deliver results
Willingness to travel as required to visit customers and attend commercial and technical trade fairs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contract Type: Permanent
Place of work: Filago (BG)
CCNL: Industria Chimica
Livello: Quadro
RAL: 50.000 € – 80.000 €
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Contact Us
www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- Several years of business experience in sales and/or technical development within the thermoplastics or technical goods industry, with a track record of sales growth.
- Experience implementing segment-specific marketing and sales strategies and negotiating supply contracts, quantities, prices and terms.
- Technical knowledge for consultation on selection of film products, properties and application methods.
- Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Structured and analytical working style with high degree of autonomy and professional expertise.
- Strong team spirit with ability to work independently and deliver results.
- Willingness to travel as required to visit customers and attend trade fairs.
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Chemicals; alternatively commercial or technical field).
- Background in polymer/plastic films industry (strong advantage).
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
