Specialty PVC Techno-commercial - UK (Hiring Immediately)

About Us It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industry’s top talent. Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact. With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries. Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best. At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade. The Role We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager – PVC to support and grow our PVC portfolio across the European market. This role requires a commercially driven professional with strong technical expertise in PVC products, capable of building strategic partnerships and delivering tailored solutions to customers. You will combine market intelligence, product knowledge, and commercial execution to drive growth across key European accounts. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop a portfolio of PVC customers across Europe Drive commercial growth across: Paste PVC Plasticizers C-PVC PVC Compounds Lead technical-commercial discussions with customers and suppliers Identify new business opportunities and expand market share Translate market insights into actionable commercial strategies Build and maintain long-term customer relationships Collaborate closely with logistics, operations, finance, and risk teams Monitor European PVC market trends, pricing dynamics, and competitive landscape Negotiate contracts and commercial terms Profile & Experience Minimum 3 years of experience in PVC, polymers, or related chemical markets Strong technical understanding of: Paste PVC Plasticizers C-PVC PVC Compounds Proven track record in commercial development and account management Ability to translate technical product knowledge into commercial opportunities Experience operating in international and multicultural environments Strong negotiation and communication skills Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset Languages Fluency in English (required) Additional European language (German, Italian, or French) strongly preferred