Business Development Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

An international manufacturer of high-performance packaging materials is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support its continued growth across Europe.

This is an opportunity to join a technically driven business with a strong reputation for innovation, quality and customer partnership. Reporting to European leadership, you will play a key role in developing existing customer relationships while identifying new market opportunities across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and target markets
• Support the introduction of new products and applications
• Prepare, negotiate and manage commercial proposals
• Provide sales forecasts and contribute to business planning activities
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including technical, operational and commercial teams
• Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and trade exhibitions

Candidate Profile:

• Proven success within technical B2B sales
• Experienced in the sales of packing materials, conversion or end products
• Commercially astute with a strong customer-focused approach
• Self-motivated, independent and comfortable working remotely
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities
• Fluent English and professional German language skills are essential
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required under 50%

The Opportunity:

• Hybrid role
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Innovative products serving a diverse range of applications
• International environment with exposure to European and global markets

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison

[email protected]

0044 (0) 1789 207070

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