Key Account Manager - Speciality Polymers

Job Opening ID: 34309 Permanent contract Jun 3, 2026 Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come. We are looking for: A Key Account Manager (gn) to launch our key account management role in the region and expand business within the assigned market area. Key responsibilities: Manage and grow key OEM/Tier accounts through regular customer visits, proactive communication, and clear follow-up on opportunities Drive new business development by identifying, qualifying, and converting leads in key automotive segments (e.g., electrification, powertrain, chassis, thermal management) Own commercial execution: prepare and negotiate offers, contracts, and pricing for new and existing business Act as the customer interface: capture needs, provide product/application guidance, and coordinate internal teams to deliver solutions and resolve issues Monitor market and competitor trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations for the business You will bring: Technical background required (technical apprenticeship or Bachelor’s degree) Strong knowledge of plastics, ideally engineering plastics and high-performance polymers Min. 3 years of industry experience in plastics processing / manufacturing, as a supplier / raw material provider, or distributor Able to support customers and colleagues on both technical and commercial topics, communicating and presenting clearly and concisely. Travel up to 80% of the time within Eastern Europe Proficiency in English and at least one of the following: Czech, Romanian, or Polish. You will get: The Czech Republic annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: CZK 8885.560 to CZK 1.695.000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Company car (EV) provided, including personal use 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations. Free language courses (24 languages available) Additional local benefits Additional information: Remote working: yes Location: Czech Republic, Poland, or Romania Salary: The primary location for this job is Czech Republic; however, it may also be based in other countries. For other countries, local competitive salary conditions will apply, in line with local legislation. Information will be provided before your first interview. For internal candidates, please use your official @syensqo.com email address and submit your application directly through the job posting in our careers portal. If you have any questions about the process for this role, please contact Jasmin Schäfer from the Talent Acquisition Team. About us Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.