Commercial Manager - Transportation bei None

Position Summary:
The Commercial Manager Transportation is responsible for leading the sales organization to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and build strong customer relationships for our transportation markets including automotive masterbatch, PVC and TPE compounds. As a key commercial leader, the Commercial Manager translates business strategy into actionable, measurable sales outcomes. This role ensures alignment across teams, develops high-performing sales professionals, and maintains focus on delivering results in a competitive market environment.

Position Requirements/Preferred Qualifications:

Education:         Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA or sales leadership certifications preferred.

Experience:      8+ years in sales, with at least 3 years in sales management role.

Experience leading teams, developing go-to-market strategies, and working cross-functionally with marketing, finance, and customer service in a B2B manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience in masterbatch, plastic resins, custom compounds, or related products required

Experience in transportation markets including Automotive masterbatch, PVC and TPE required  

Essential Duties:

• Develop and execute data-driven sales strategies that align with corporate goals.
• Own P&: and revenue profitability metrics
• Lead, coach, and manage a team of sales professionals, setting clear expectations.
• Engage with key clients, prospects, and market influencers to drive commercial growth.
• Monitor KPIs, forecasts, and pipelines; ensure proactive performance management.
• Collaborate across functions (Marketing, Finance, Product, Customer Service) to ensure seamless customer experiences.

Competencies:             

• Strategic Sales Planning
• Leadership and Team Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Sales Execution and Forecasting
• Market and Competitive Insight
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Resilience and Results Orientation

Desired Qualities/Attributes:

• Strategic mindset with a strong commercial orientation.
• Collaborative and results-focused team leader.
• Confident communicator and trusted relationship builder.
• Adaptable, resilient, and performance-driven.
• Able to inspire, influence, and drive change.