Export Manager - Flexible Packaging
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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