Head of Business Development

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Global Operations Director - Executive at Listgrove Limited

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

Based in Germany

Job ref: CST/63881

Salary: Attractive salary and benefits package on offer

The Company:

Our client is an international manufacturer of coated, laminated and metallised films serving a diverse range of industries such as packaging, FMCG, aerospace, automotive, insulation, textiles and medical. As part of their ambitious plans for growth, the company is seeking a leader in sales and business development.

The Role:

Strategic Development:

• Identification and evaluation of new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships to drive company growth.
• Collaboration and alignment with management, including budget preparation.

Project Management:

• Planning, execution, and monitoring of project deadlines in the area of New Business.
• Coordination of internal and external stakeholders up to machine trials and product qualification with customers.

Operational Business:

• Direct support and further development of key customers.
• Analysis of sales key figures and updating the sales forecast.
• Leading and developing the Business Development team consisting of two Business Development Managers.
• Managing the Customer Service team with three employees.

Market Research:

• Conducting market analyses and competitive monitoring to derive strategic recommendations.

Network Development:

• Building and maintaining relationships with potential customers, partners, and industry representatives.

Budget Responsibility:

• Planning and monitoring budgets and resources for Business Development projects.

Person Profile:

• Technical or commercial training or studies.
• Extensive sales experience in the field of plastics processing, the packaging industry, or surface coating, preferably in the processing of web-shaped materials.
• Experience in team leadership.
• Strong customer-oriented thinking and action.
• Hands-on mentality combined with a structured working approach and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, confidence, and positivity.
• Business-fluent English skills, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

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 Conrad Taylor

0044 (0) 1789 207070

Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:

Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025

Performance through People.

Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.

Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Sales, and Business Development
• Industries: Plastics Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing