Area Manager – Adhesives for Flat & Textile Lamination (Europe)
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 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