Telko

Sales Manager – Performance Polymers

Telko  •  Delhi, IN (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

📍 Location: Delhi (flexible – other locations in India may be considered for the right candidate)
🔍 Territory: Pan‑India
📅 Application Deadline:
12th June
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www.telko.com

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager – Performance Polymers with a strong technical background to develop and grow performance polymers business across India.
This is a senior, hands‑on sales role with full responsibility for business development, key accounts, and strategic industry segments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive sales of performance / engineering polymers across India

  • Develop new business opportunities and manage key customer relationships

  • Actively work with customers in the following industries:

    • Automotive

    • Electrical & Electronics (E&E)

    • Medical devices / medical equipment

    • Other industrial and consumer applications

  • Support customers with material selection, substitution, and approval processes

  • Conduct technical and commercial discussions with OEMs, Tier‑1 / Tier‑2 suppliers, and converters

  • Coordinate closely with internal technical, logistics, and marketing teams

  • Participate in industry exhibitions, conferences, and customer events

  • Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and regular management reports

  • Report directly to the Head of Sales – India

Qualifications & Experience
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering

  • 7+ years of experience in sales of performance / engineering polymers

  • Strong understanding of the Indian polymers market

  • Proven track record in active B2B technical sales and business development

  • Deep application knowledge in automotive, electronics, E&E, or medical devices

  • Experience working with long material approval and qualification cycles

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills

  • High level of independence; readiness for frequent travel across India

What We Offer
  • A role in a dynamic, growing polymer solutions company with strong Scandinavian roots, built on transparency, integrity, and a solid market reputation

  • Structured onboarding and continuous development of top-level commercial and technical skills, including selling, negotiation, and customer relationship management

  • In-depth technical trainings on the latest developments in polymer materials and applications, with a focus on sustainable and circular solutions

  • A positive, trust-based, and autonomous work environment where initiative and ownership are encouraged

  • A collaborative atmosphere within a highly engaged, professional, and performance-driven team

  • A competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits, including reward scheme

Ideal Background

Candidates coming from:

  • Performance / engineering polymer manufacturers

  • Specialty materials or polymer distribution companies

  • Technical sales / application development roles with strong commercial exposure

The application period is open until 12 June, but the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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About Telko

Telko is a leading distributor and solution provider for converters and brand owners looking to safeguard their business with future-proof #plastics, #chemicals or #lubricants solutions.

In short, the Telko Effect means uncovering a solution that improves the technical, financial and environmental performance of plastics, chemicals and lubricants.

With experts and specialists serving over 7000 customers in the European and Eastern markets, we can dramatically improve our customers’ material efficiency, production lead times, financial and environmental performance – and ultimately, quality.

We do this by enabling converters to uncover a future-proof formula. We empower brands to perform better, become more sustainable and more effective. As a service provider we help suppliers achieve maximum impact with their product.

Telko is part of Aspo Group.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Espoo, FI
Year Founded
1908
Website
telko.com
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