Export Manager - Flexible Packaging

Resina Partners; Lazio; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading manufacturer of flexible polyethylene packaging is seeking a Sales Manager to develop business across selected European markets. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience in flexible or plastic packaging and fluency in Italian, English, French, and/or German. The role involves significant travel and a strong emphasis on new business development. Join a company recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Competenze

• Entrepreneurial mindset required.
• Open to regular travel (approx. 50%).

Mansioni

• Develop business in assigned export markets, focusing on flexible packaging clients.
• Identify, visit, and secure new customers and distributors.
• Manage relationships with existing international accounts.
• Monitor market trends and competitors.
• Collaborate with customer service and technical teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Conoscenze

Proven sales experience in flexible or plastic packaging

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Fluency in German

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Overview

Resina Partners is supporting a leading Italian manufacturer of flexible polyethylene packaging.

A long-established Italian group and market leader in flexible polyethylene packaging, with over 40 years of history, production sites, and more than 350 employees.

The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, technological innovation, and people development.

Role

You will be responsible for developing sales across selected European markets — including Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and potentially Eastern Europe. The exact markets will be defined based on your background, network, and language skills. The role is strongly focused on new business development, with roughly two weeks of travel per month, and close collaboration with the internal sales team in Italy. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you’ll take the lead in building new relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and driving the company’s international expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business in assigned export markets, focusing on flexible packaging clients
• Identify, visit, and secure new customers and distributors
• Manage relationships with existing international accounts
• Monitor market trends and competitors
• Collaborate with customer service and technical teams to ensure smooth project delivery

Requirements

Proven sales experience in flexible or plastic packaging. Fluency in Italian, English, French and / or German; any additional language will be considered a plus. Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to develop markets almost from scratch. Open to regular travel (approx. 50%).

Why Apply

Join the Italian leader in flexible polyethylene packaging with a strong reputation for innovation and quality. Play a key role in expanding its European footprint. Work in a modern, structured, and people-oriented environment that values initiative and collaboration.

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