Business Development Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Business Development Manager
Germany or Denmark – Home Office

Job ref: HS/63633

Reporting into: Sales Director with a dotted line to the Executive VP

 

Company Overview:

An International cardboard processing company headquartered within the Nordic region, with a global sales organization, supported by production units spanning seven countries, utilizing over fifty years of expertise. A world leader, who produce transport packaging solutions.
Environmentally focused with sustainability at the forefront of development, the portfolio consists of eco-friendly innovative products which undergo continuous improvement.

 

Opportunity Overview:

· Are you interested in environmental friendliness and recyclability? Do you want to use your creative skills to find solutions? Do you see sales work as a lifestyle? If so, you might be the person we are looking for.
· As a Business Development Manager / Sales Manager, you will be responsible for new customer acquisitions and general business development. Actively acquiring customers across Europe with a focus on Northern Germany and Denmark.
· The ideal candidate will be someone who considers themselves to be proactive, efficient and takes the initiative. You may also consider yourself to be entrepreneurial, results-orientated and enjoy a challenge. Proven sales experience is paramount.

 

The Role:

· Developing your own sales pipeline, establishing your own portfolio of clients – this will be expanded and maintained overtime.
· Build and maintain professional relationships, delivering high levels of customer service.
· Attract, record and manage new leads (internally and externally sourced)
· Prepare sales and forecast reports.
· Monitor market trends and provide valuable insights to improve products and sales strategies.
· Participate in trade shows and events to enhance the company’s market presence and to increase your personal exposure to the marketplace.
· Working within the Danish and Northern German market

 

The Requirements:

Whilst industry relevance would be advantageous, the ideal candidate will be someone who considers themselves to be hands-on, resilient, independent, tech savvy, practical and has a real hunger for sales and business development / winning business.

· Has prior experience within sales and has had exposure working in the field.
· You consider yourself to be customer oriented and have good customer service skills.
· You’re independent and able to work autonomously whilst also working with your team.
· You enjoy a challenge and can overcome everyday obstacles, you’re proactive in this nature.
· Must possess German language skills at fluent or native level, along with professional English language skills.

 

 

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application

To apply please contact Haydn Spires
haydn.spires@listgrove.com
+441789 207070

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