EMEA Sales Manager - Nylon Polyamide (London Office / Remote)
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Epoch Biodesign is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors, Reports to CCO and leads commercial strategy, could be director-level). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Epoch Biodesign is a global leader in enzymatic recycling, with a unique ultra-low emission process capable of producing virgin-quality materials from mixed waste streams. Epoch is currently building Europe’s first - and the world’s largest - nylon 66 biorecycling plant.
In July 2026, Epoch acquired a 52,000 tpa nylon 66 polymerisation facility in Blanes, Spain - vertically integrating the company all the way from waste to chip. Crucially, with the Blanes facility, we are now already taking orders and shipping polymer.
To support our goals, we are looking for an experienced sales leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven ability to win new business, grow market share and build lasting customer relationships across the polyamide market within Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The Role
This is a highly visible commercial leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and growing Epoch's customer portfolio, closing new business opportunities, and building strategic relationships across the polyamide value chain.
This is a rare opportunity to combine deep polymer industry expertise with one of the most exciting sustainability and advanced materials platforms in the world.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Growth
- Develop and execute commercial growth strategy for Epoch's PA66 polymer business from Blanes, Spain.
- Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across targeted market segments.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline and deliver against revenue and margin targets.
- Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, supply agreements and long-term strategic partnerships.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, pricing dynamics and emerging opportunities.
Key Account Management
- Develop account plans for key customers and drive growth across existing relationships.
- Serve as the primary commercial contact for strategic customers.
- Build senior-level relationships across procurement, technical, operations, sustainability and executive functions.
- Engage customers on sustainability, circularity and decarbonisation objectives.
- Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements and qualification pathways.
- Manage customer forecasts, demand planning and business reviews.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinate cross-functional support to meet customer requirements and resolve issues.
- Support the development of off-take agreements and long-term supply partnerships for recycled products.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with existing market managers, manufacturing, supply chain, product development and leadership teams.
- Translate customer requirements into commercial, technical and production priorities.
- Provide market intelligence to support business planning and investment decisions.
- Contribute to product portfolio strategy and market positioning.
Required Experience
- Significant commercial experience within the polyamide 66 market, nylon yarn and engineering plastics.
- Existing relationships with major customers, compounders, yarn spinners, nylon distributors and downstream customers and users.
- Proven track record in both account management and business development.
- Strong understanding of PA66 markets, applications, customers and value chains.
- Experience selling polymers, engineering plastics, nylon yarn, intermediates or related chemical products.
Skills and Attributes
- Exceptional commercial and relationship-building skills.
- Deep knowledge of the global PA66 industry.
- Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on execution mindset.
- Highly self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new markets.
Why Join Epoch?
- Help build the world's first fully circular PA66 value chain.
- Play a pivotal role in scaling a breakthrough materials technology from early commercialisation to global deployment.
- Work directly with senior leadership and influence company strategy.
- Join a mission-driven team tackling one of the world's most important sustainability challenges.
- Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus and equity participation.
Benefits and perks
Epoch Biodesign offers a comprehensive benefits program. At the moment this includes:
- A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
- Meaningful EMI Share Options
On-the-job perks
- Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
- Onsite gym
- Various staff social activities
And we’re continuously reviewing and enhancing our benefits and work environment.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Epoch Biodesign, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.