Business Development Manager
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Chep in Bologna
Pallecon is CHEP's reusable container solutions business. While CHEP pallets help move finished products, Pallecon supports the beginning of the supply chain by providing reusable containers used to transport raw materials, ingredients and industrial products. Operating across Europe, we help customers improve efficiency, sustainability and supply chain performance through a circular pooling model.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead new business growth across Italy. This is a genuine hunter role, focused on identifying opportunities, opening doors, building relationships, negotiating commercial agreements and winning profitable business.
You will own the entire customer journey—from prospecting and closing deals to supporting customer onboarding and expansion during the early stages of the relationship.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and execute a territory growth strategy for Italy.
- Prospect and win new customers across targeted sectors.
- Lead complex commercial negotiations and RFQ/RFI processes.
- Build strong relationships with key decision-makers.
- Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle.
- Work closely with operations, customer service, sales and product teams.
- Drive profitable revenue growth and pipeline development.
What We're Looking For
- Fluent Italian and business-level English.
- Proven success in B2B business development.
- Strong hunting mentality and commercial drive.
- Experience in logistics, packaging, pooling, supply chain, manufacturing, food ingredients or related industries.
- Excellent negotiation, relationship-building and solution-selling skills.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently in a European team environment.
- Curiosity, resilience and adaptability to change.
Why Join Us?
- True hunting role with significant growth potential.
- Ownership of the Italian market.
- High visibility within a European commercial team.
- Opportunity to se