Vice President Sales & Marketing

Mergon Group is a leading supplier of innovative plastic products to world class customers in the automotive, industrial and healthcare sectors.  The Group has manufacturing operations in the US, Ireland and the Czech Republic.  The company now wishes to recruit a senior sales professional to drive business growth in the US.

THE POSITION

Based in Anderson, South Carolina and reporting to the Group Director Sales & Marketing, the successful applicant will play a key role in the development of company strategy and be responsible for all aspects of business development in the US  including the following;

Identification of suitable growth opportunities for the Company in both existing and new market sectors
Development and execution of a business development plan for the company
Negotiation of terms of business and contracts of supply

Key Account Management of strategic customers

THE PERSON

This is an exciting & challenging opportunity with career growth potential.  The position requires a commercially aware, strategic thinker with proven leadership, innovation and business management skills. A proven track record in custom molding sales is essential.   Previous experience in any of the areas of operations, programme management or engineering within the plastics industry will be advantageous.

You will have at least 10 years experience including senior management appointments and have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.