About this role
Sales Manager Date: Aug 10, 2026 Location: Almere, NL, 1322 CE Company: Kraton Make a +Difference at Kraton! At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Polymers Sales team at our Almere location. Are you a relationship builder with a passion for driving growth? In the Sales Manager position, you will be the trusted partner for strategic customers, translating their needs into business opportunities and innovative solutions. You will lead commercial activities, develop account strategies, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve ambitious sales targets. Key Responsibilities Strategy: - Execute sales plans in alignment with global sales strategy and regional plans. - Develop account strategies to maximize business growth and meet customer's needs. - Liaise with regional leader on best approach to implement account strategies. - Coordinate all commercial activities (pricing, product changes, transitions, contracts, special deals, etc.). - Discusses and informs customers on innovation activities. Customer Intimacy: - Manage the relationship with the customer, build and maintain strong relationships with strategic buyers and key influencers/advisors across the customer's organization - Develop relationship map for each customer. - Coordinate with internal teams (Customer Service/Fulfilment, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and others) to meet customer needs or solve customer issues; escalate when necessary. - Analyze customers' business to better understand what is required to meet expected goals. Define customer needs and product value end use. - Understand the "voice of the customer" and share insights with key internal stakeholders. - Report results, trends, gaps, competitor landscape, etc. - Cr...