Senior Sales Executive, Polymers & Engineering Plastics

About the company

VerdaPrim is establishing the Nigerian commercial operations of an industrial materials supply partnership, combining local market leadership with the sourcing capabilities and technical expertise of an established international specialty polymers distribution and compounding group.

Our focus is to supply Nigerian manufacturers with dependable materials, fit-for-purpose grades and responsive commercial support.

Your tasks

The Opportunity We are seeking a senior, hands-on commercial professional to establish and grow a Nigerian customer portfolio across PVC, commodity polyolefins (PE and PP), and engineering plastics including ABS, PC, PC/ABS, PA and PBT.

This is an excellent individual contributor opportunity for someone with an established network among Nigerian plastics converters and a proven ability to turn relationships into repeat, profitable and collected business.

• Develop and manage sales to PVC converters making pipes, cables and profiles; packaging and FMCG converters; and appliance, electronics and other industrial manufacturers.

• Own the commercial process from prospecting, technical requirements and grade selection through quotations, negotiation, order coordination and payment collection follow-up.

• Protect gross margins by positioning supply reliability, specialized grades, small-lot availability and technical support rather than competing on price alone.

• Evaluate customer payment risk, manage receivables within approved terms and escalate overdue balances promptly.

• Coordinate with international supply and technical teams on material availability, product qualification, trials and customer-specific requirements.

• Provide market intelligence on prices, competitors, demand, foreign exchange, import clearing and emerging converter investments.

• Build credible relationships across the Lagos and Ogun manufacturing ecosystem, including relevant industry associations.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 6 years of direct polymer or plastics raw-material sales experience in Nigeria, with verifiable relationships among converters and industrial procurement teams.

• Strong experience in PVC, plus demonstrated exposure to PE/PP or engineering polymers.

• Evidence of consistent delivery against sales volume, gross margin and collections targets.

• Working knowledge of landed-cost economics, including CIF pricing, customs duties and levies, foreign exchange exposure and inland logistics.

• Ability to discuss polymer grades and processing requirements, including PVC K-values, melt flow indices and relevant flame-retardancy ratings.

• Independent judgment, disciplined pipeline management, strong English communication and willingness to travel regularly.

Additional Advantages

• Experience working with international polymer principals or trading houses.

• Established relationships with appliance and electronics manufacturers or industrial coatings companies.

• Familiarity with bonded or free-zone warehousing and Nigerian import procedures.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-linked commission rewarding profitable, collected business.

• Access to an established international materials supply and technical network.

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of VerdaPrim’s Nigerian industrial materials business.

• International training and conferences

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief summary of the polymer grades, manufacturing segments and geographic markets they have sold into.

Email: careers@verdaprim.com

Subject: Senior Sales Executive, Polymers & Engineering Plastics

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Other

The position is based in Lagos and involves regular customer visits across Lagos, Ogun and other industrial clusters.