About this role
Job Title: Sales Account Manager, Area South Functional Descriptor: Sales & Market Solutions SBU/Corporate Function Europe Petrochemicals Employee Country Location: France, Paris Employee Region Location: EUR Closing Date: 7th August 2026 Job Purpose: The French polyolefin market is a competitive and profitable one in a key area of Europe and serves many different market segments. There is a highly dynamic pricing volatility and growth opportunities with significant bottom-line impact. Prices of materials sold are highly volatile and realization of price and volume targets have high impact on Business results. SABIC wants to defend and increase its market share in France, both through commodity products from imports and EU assets, as well as boost sales growth of differentiated products. Responsibilities To promote SABIC generally on the French plastics market and maintain contacts with existing and potential customers and distributors. To develop new business/applications in line with BU strategy in the area of France. To lead profitable growth of Contribution Margin in the area. To support agreed sales- strategic plans per BU in the given area – secure growth ambitions. Manage total business at customers within given area/market application in terms of commercial, technical and financial matters according to company rules and product policy guidelines. Assess credit worthiness of customers and manage DSO. To recommend need for technical support at customers and resolve technical complaints with competent SABIC technical service colleagues. Maintain active knowledge of trends and developments in the industry to help SABIC to formulate medium and long-term policy. To collect /interpret market intelligence and transmit into the organisation. To work with the Region South Leader to monitor performances and to recommend policies to meet short and long term plans. Experience To understand customers/people, and to be a capable negotiator and influencer. Strong result orientation Have sufficient knowledge of how commercial activities runs in terms of order processing, credit, accounts, purchasing etc Experience /knowledge of plastics industry and market. Ability to identify and exploit business opportunities Knowledge & Education Material technology and application know how. Academic educational level required. Broad knowledge and commercial experience in International Chemical companies. Skills to influence and encourage customers to follow certain directions. Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Understanding of BU strategy and philosophy. Knowledge of Company policies, fiscal and accounting, legislation, Health and Safety, Corporate requirements. Fluent in French speaking and writing is a must for this role. Candidates not meeting desired requirements may be highly skilled & lack the requisite experience because of historical and systemic barriers and unconscious biases that have prevented them from gaining that experience. At SABIC, we are aware that not all the requirements stated above may be found in one person, and we might not have mentioned specific skills or experiences that are also valuable to this job; we welcome your application if you consider that you can bring value in this job while enjoying it. Important notice: Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment is be part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request dependent of local regulations. We strive to be diverse in backgrounds and experiences. Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.