Regional Sales Business Development Manager

Jilin Joinature Polymer Co., Ltd.; Pisa; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Sales Business Development Manager located in Pisa, Italy, to enhance revenue growth in key European accounts. This role requires a dynamic individual with experience in sales within the high performance engineering plastics field, particularly those familiar with PEEK. The candidate must be a proactive self-starter with strong account management skills and the ability to perform well under pressure. Fluency in English is mandatory, with additional languages being a plus.

Competenze

• 5+ years in sales and business development within high performance engineering plastics industry.
• Experience with PEEK is preferred.
• Proactive self-starter capable of thriving in ambiguous environments.

Mansioni

• Conduct market research to identify key accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic customers.
• Drive sales and market share through account management.
• Own the sales process from contact to contract closure.
• Communicate customer requirements to internal teams.
• Support marketing initiatives to generate leads.

Conoscenze

Sales and business development

Market research

Account management

Technical understanding

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluency in English

Proficiency in French, Italian, or Dutch

Formazione

Bachelor degree in technology or commercial

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

• 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 • Pisa (PI), ITALY