Export Manager - Flexible Packaging

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

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading Italian manufacturer of flexible packaging is seeking an Export Manager to develop key European markets. You'll focus on new business development with significant travel and collaboration with the sales team. Candidates should have proven sales experience in the packaging industry and fluency in multiple languages. This role offers the opportunity to join a reputable company dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

Competenze

• Proven sales experience in flexible or plastic packaging.
• Fluency in Italian, English, French and/or German.
• Open to regular travel (approx. 50%).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to develop markets.

Mansioni

• Develop business in assigned export markets.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Sales experience in flexible or plastic packaging

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Fluency in German

Descrizione del lavoro

Resina Partners is supporting a leading Italian manufacturer of flexible polyethylene packaging in the search for an Export Manager to develop key European markets.

The company

A long-established Italian group and market leader in flexible polyethylene packaging, with over 40 years of history, 2 production sites, and more than 350 employees.

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

The 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;
• Open to regular travel (approx. 50%)
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to develop markets almost from scratch

Any additional language will be considered a plus

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