Business Development Manager Italy – rPET
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Astrantia Talent in Milano
Business Development Manager Italy – rPET Territory:
Italy Remote / Field-Based Astrantia Talent is recruiting on behalf
of an established international business specialising in plastics
recycling, recycled materials and circular supply chains. We are
looking for a commercially ambitious Business Development Manager
to take ownership of supplier development across the Italian
market. The role combines business development with purchasing and
commodity trading. You'll identify businesses generating recyclable
plastic materials, understand their material streams and develop
commercial relationships that create reliable, recurring supply.
This is a role for someone who enjoys being out in the market:
meeting people, inspecting materials, negotiating and turning
opportunities into deals. What you'll do Build and develop a strong
recyclable plastics supplier network throughout Italy Map potential
suppliers across plastics processing, manufacturing, recycling and
waste management Proactively identify and approach new commercial
partners Purchase recyclable plastic materials and plastic scrap
Develop both new and existing supplier accounts Conduct regular
supplier and site visits Inspect materials and assess their quality
and commercial viability Negotiate pricing, volumes, logistics
considerations and commercial terms Identify opportunities for
recurring material supply Collaborate closely with international
trading, sales and operational teams Monitor Italian and European
recycling markets, commodity prices and material availability
Maintain accurate CRM data and actively manage your commercial
pipeline Travel extensively throughout your territory What we're
looking for Previous commercial experience within plastics,
polymers, recycling, waste management, raw materials or commodity
trading would be highly advantageous. You should have experience
developing new business and be comfortable approaching prospective
suppliers, negotiating commercial agreements and managing
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