Group Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

Italy

FULL-TIME

FROM NOW ON

Italy

FULL-TIME

FROM NOW ON

Italy

FULL-TIME

FROM NOW ON

YOUR DIVERSE SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Market Development & New Customer Acquisition in Italy and France

  • Actively identifying potential new customers in the Italian and French market through market analysis, research, and competitive intelligence
  • Proactively reaching out to decision-makers (via phone, email, video calls, and in-person meetings)
  • Establishing new business contacts, developing long-term customer relationships, and managing the entire sales process through to contract signing

• Consulting, Presentations & Proposal Preparation

  • Conducting professional product presentations (remotely and on-site)
  • Preparing customized proposals in close coordination with technical and commercial departments
  • Conducting negotiations with a clear focus on closing deals

• Internal Collaboration & Handover to Sales

  • Close coordination with internal sales, marketing, and technical experts to ensure a successful onboarding phase for new customers
  • Ensuring a smooth handover to the sales organization

• Pipeline Management & Reporting

  • Continuously maintaining leads and opportunities in the CRM system
  • Regular reporting on acquisition progress, successes, and activities to sales management
  • Responsibility for achieving defined targets for new customers and revenue

YOUR PROFILE:

• Strong “hunter” mentality with a passion for acquiring new customers
• Professional experience in the field of plastics technology, masterbatch, or finishing in connection with coatings (e.g., paints, varnishes, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, from technical departments to senior management
• Confident in price and contract negotiations, with a focus on win-win solutions
• Highly self-motivated, structured, goal-oriented work style, and a strong drive to succeed
• Willingness to travel within Italy and France (clients, trade shows, meetings)
• Very good command of English, Italian, and French; additional languages are a plus
• Proficiency in using CRM systems and MS Office

OUR OFFER:

• Eine A long-term position in a stable, successful family-owned business.
• Significant autonomy in a diverse range of responsibilities with a direct impact on our market expansion.
• A collaborative work environment in a modern setting with a casual, informal atmosphere.
• Remote work with flexible hours (flexible schedule).
• Company car, company cell phone, and laptop
• Attractive benefits such as meal allowances, employee discounts, workplace health programs, continuing education programs, and employee events

SEND YOUR APPLICATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO:
Mrs. Lisa Kienbink, MA