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About the Position

Our client is an innovative international materials technology company transforming the packaging industry with a breakthrough bio-based material designed to replace conventional plastics.

We are looking for an International Business Development Manager to drive business growth across the United Kingdom, the Nordic countries and France. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in creating new markets, developing strategic partnerships and supporting the commercialisation of a truly disruptive sustainable technology.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the UK, Nordic countries and France.
• Build long-term relationships with packaging converters, paper manufacturers and global consumer brands.
• Manage complex customer development projects from initial contact through technical validation to commercial agreement.
• Work closely with the R&D and technical teams based in Valencia.
• Identify new market opportunities and establish strategic partnerships.
• Travel regularly across your territory and visit the Valencia headquarters every two weeks.

Key Requirements

• Experience in Business Development, Technical Sales or Key Account Management within an industrial B2B environment.
• Background in packaging, paper, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial materials or manufacturing.
• Fluent French and English are essential.
• Conversational Spanish is highly desirable.
• Experience managing consultative sales processes and long technical sales cycles.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for developing entirely new markets rather than selling established products.

Nice to Have

• Experience within a scale-up or high-growth international business.
• Technical understanding of sustainable materials or innovative industrial products.
• Existing network within the packaging, paper or specialty materials industries.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical and R&D teams.
• International business development experience across multiple European markets.

What the Company Offers

• Join a fast-growing international company developing an innovative bio-based material platform already being evaluated by leading global brands.
• Report directly to the CEO and become part of a small, high-impact commercial team.
• Competitive salary package with an uncapped quarterly bonus.
• Long-term employee participation programme linked to the company's future growth.
• International career development within one of the world's fastest-growing sustainability sectors.
• Relocation support available for the right candidate. Exceptional candidates based elsewhere in Europe who can travel regularly to Valencia will also be considered.

Candidates already based near Valencia are preferred. Relocation support is available for the right candidate. Candidates based elsewhere in Europe who can travel regularly to Valencia on a regular basis will also be considered.

Languages

• French – Essential
• English – Essential
• Spanish – Desirable

Ready to build the future of sustainable materials?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can create new business, shape the future of sustainable packaging and make a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Acertto Talent Linkers for a confidential conversation.

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