Trading Manager Recycled Plastics Iberia

Astrantia Talent; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recycling firm is seeking a Trading Manager for Recycled Plastics in Barcelona, Spain. This role involves market research, identifying sales opportunities, and engaging customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to building relationships. Experience in B2B sales and a passion for trading and sustainability are essential. This position is remote, offering the flexibility to work from various locations while pursuing a rewarding career in the recycling industry.

Formación

• Experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles (B2B preferred).
• Strong commercial awareness and a keen interest in trading, recycling, or sustainability.
• Comfortable with outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.

Responsabilidades

• Identify new sales opportunities through market research and networking.
• Prepare and distribute material offers to customers worldwide.
• Manage inbound inquiries and build long-term relationships.
• Analyze market trends and customer interactions.
• Learn about commodities trading and develop sales strategies.

Conocimientos

Proactive communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Customer engagement

Descripción del empleo

Trading Manager Recycled Plastics Iberia

based in Barcelona, Spain remote position

About the Business:

Present on 3 continents and trading in over 20 countries, with a recycling facility based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom since 2017, specialising in the collection and recycling of a variety of plastic waste from the manufacturing, packing and warehousing industries across the globe.

Ideal Profile

• A proactive communicator who enjoys building relationships and making deals.
• Target-driven and eager to develop a career in trading & sales.
• Quick-thinking, analytical, and confident in picking up the phone.
• Curious and always learning researching new customers, markets, and trends.
• A team player who collaborates to maximize sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Market Research & Prospecting Identifying new sales opportunities through research, networking, and outreach.
• Supporting the Sales Team Preparing and distributing material offers to customers worldwide.
• Customer Engagement Managing inbound inquiries, cold-calling prospects, and building long-term relationships.
• Data & CRM Management Keeping track of market trends, customer interactions, and sales performance.
• Negotiating & Closing Deals Learning the ins and outs of commodities trading and developing sales strategies.
• Collaborating Across Teams Working closely with sales leaders, logistics, and production teams to ensure smooth transactions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles (B2B preferred).
• A hunter mentality
• Comfortable with outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Strong commercial awareness and a keen interest in trading, recycling, or sustainability.
• Ability to analyse data, spot trends, and think strategically.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Able to engage native and non-native English speakers.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills.