Business Development Manager
Sector: Packaging
Function: Sales & Marketing
Location: Germany
Ref: JH/65015
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Hybrid Role
The Company:
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.Click on this text to edit it.
Responsibilities:
Manage and grow an established customer portfolio across Europe
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 exhibitionsClick on this text to edit it.
The Candidate:
Proven success within technical B2B sales
Experience within packaging materials, plastics, coatings, converting, industrial materials or related manufacturing sectors
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 good German language skills are essential
Willingness to travel across Europe as required
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
Competitive salary, company car and benefits package
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process.
For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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