Regional Sales Business Development Manager

Jilin Joinature Polymer Co., Ltd.; Lodi; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A high-performance materials manufacturer is seeking a driven Sales Business Development Manager to enhance revenue in regional markets across Europe. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in engineering plastics sales, particularly PEEK. Responsibilities include conducting market research, managing key account relationships, and driving sales growth through a comprehensive understanding of customer technical requirements. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages preferred. This position requires approximately 50% travel to customer sites.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of sales and business development experience in engineering plastics.
• Experience with high performance materials such as PEEK is preferred.
• Fluency in English; French, Italian or Dutch is a plus.

Mansioni

• Conduct market research to identify and develop key accounts.
• Establish and deepen relationships with strategic accounts.
• Drive product sales through account management.

Conoscenze

Sales techniques

Market research

Account management

Customer relationship management

Technical communication

Formazione

Bachelor degree in technology or commercial field

Descrizione del lavoro

ZYPEEK Group is one high-performance polymers manufacturer headquartered in China. We are committed to providing innovative and sustainable PEEK material solutions for consumer electronics, automotive, energy, Aerospace and Medical.

To accelerate our global expansion, we are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth within a designated territory, aiming at regional key accounts in Europe. This role is pivotal in executing our market penetration strategy, building a robust sales pipeline, and achieving sales targets. You will be a key player on the ground, reporting to and working closely with the Europe Sales Director.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct regional market research to identify and develop key accounts within the target industry, building a robust pipeline of high-quality sales leads.
• Establish, maintain, and deepen long-term relationships with strategic key accounts.
• Drive increased product sales and market share through professional account management and sales techniques.
• Take full ownership of the entire sales process, from initial contact and technical presentations to quotation, negotiation, and final contract closure.
• Act as the key liaison between customers and the internal technical team. Accurately understand and communicate customer technical requirements, coordinating internal resources to deliver customized solutions.
• Actively participate in and support local marketing initiatives, such as industry trade shows and technical seminars, to enhance brand awareness and generate new leads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in technology or commercial. Material/Chemical/Mechanical is preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in sales and business development within the high performance Engineering Plastics relevant materials industry, such as PEEK/PI/PPS/PVDF/PEI/PAT/PPSU/PAI/UHMWPE. PEEK experience is preferred.
• Both genuine passion and entrepreneurial mindset are essential.
• Be a proactive self-starter, capable of thriving in an ambiguous environment and building structures and processes from scratch.
• Exceptional ability to withstand pressure, adapt to challenges, and drive results in a dynamic startup-like environment.
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in French, Italian, or Dutch is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Europe (approximately 50%).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Regional Sales Business Development Manager • Lodi (LO), ITALY