Business Development Manager (m/f/d) TPE Automotive - Region France

Overview

Business Development Manager (m/f/d) TPE Automotive – Region France

New markets. New customers. Your opportunity in international sales. This role supports automotive producers in their product ideas with our material innovations that focus on soft, safe and sustainable products. This is your opportunity to take responsibility and shape the French automotive market. Join our team!

Responsibilities

• Market analysis & networking – Map the French market, identify key OEMs, TIER1/TIER2s, and build lasting relationships. Territory: France, with possible expansion to Southern Europe and North Africa.
• OEM approval management – Define and roll-out approval process of OEMs.
• New business development – Identify opportunities, work with R&D to tailor solutions, and manage projects to industrial launch.
• Project leadership – Manage all phases from first contact to project closure (2 industrial orders), in close collaboration with technical and commercial teams.
• Customer care & account development – Handle and grow existing direct accounts in your region.
• CRM & reporting – Document your activities and report key project updates to the management team.
• Product focus – Concentrating on TPE products but also considering other HEXPOL TPE thermoplastics and rubber compounds.

Qualifications

• Technical and commercial knowledge of the plastics and automotive industry is a prerequisite.
• Language skills – Fluent in French and business-level English are prerequisites. German is an advantage.
• Proven B2B sales experience in France and optionally in Southern Europe, with measurable success.
• Network and contacts – Solid network in the automotive industry, including established contacts with OEMs and TIERs.
• Strong customer focus & business mindset – Understanding customer needs and offering value-creating solutions.
• Strategic communicator with a hands-on mentality – Strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work across teams and cultures.
• Willingness to travel – for customer visits and collaboration with teams at our sites (mainly Lichtenfels/Germany).

Benefits

• Responsibility for the market – Own your region and grow the automotive footprint in France.
• International collaboration – Close cooperation with colleagues, particularly in Germany.
• Attractive compensation package – Performance-based salary plus benefits.
• Company car for private use – Included.
• Job security & global reach – Long-term perspectives and stability as part of the publicly listed HEXPOL Group.
• Career development – Individual training and exciting challenges.
• Modern tools – Laptop, phone, CRM and everything you need to succeed.
• Team celebrations – Including our 60-year celebrations in 2025!

Company

HEXPOL TPE GmbH is an established and innovative manufacturer of customized thermoplastic elastomer compounds and color masterbatches for the plastics industry. As part of the publicly listed Swedish HEXPOL Group, with more than 50 sites worldwide, we are locally rooted yet globally active. We hold a strong market position in soft thermoplastic compounding and offer tailored material solutions along with outstanding customer service.

Our company culture is characterized by mutual respect, a high level of individual responsibility, and a cooperative leadership style.

Application

Sounds like you would be a good fit for us? Then apply now!

Please send your application including salary expectations and possible starting date to our HR team:

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Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Industries – Plastics Manufacturing