Business Development Manager Northern Ireland – rPET

Territory: Northern Ireland
Remote / Field-Based

Astrantia Talent is recruiting on behalf of an established international business operating within plastics recycling and the circular economy.

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to develop and grow the companys recyclable plastics supply network across Northern Ireland.

This isnt a traditional sales role. Youll be working on the purchasing and trading side of the recycled plastics market identifying businesses generating recyclable plastic materials developing new supplier relationships and negotiating commercially attractive agreements.

Youll take ownership of your territory and spend a significant amount of time in the market visiting suppliers understanding their material streams and identifying opportunities to bring valuable plastics back into the supply chain.

• Develop and grow a network of recyclable plastic suppliers across Northern Ireland
• Identify new opportunities across waste management recycling manufacturing and plastics processing
• Proactively research approach and visit prospective suppliers
• Purchase commercially viable volumes of scrap and recyclable plastics
• Build strong long-term relationships with new and existing accounts
• Visit supplier sites and inspect materials
• Assess material quality volume consistency and commercial suitability
• Negotiate pricing volumes and commercial agreements
• Work closely with international trading sales logistics and operational teams
• Monitor market movements material availability and pricing
• Maintain accurate CRM records and manage a healthy commercial pipeline
• Regularly travel throughout Northern Ireland to meet suppliers and develop the territory

Ideally youll bring commercial experience within recycling waste management plastics polymers raw materials or commodity trading.

However were also interested in commercially strong individuals from related industries who understand how to develop business negotiate confidently and build long-term B2B relationships.

Most importantly were looking for someone entrepreneurial persistent and comfortable taking ownership of a territory.

You should enjoy being out in the market: meeting people understanding businesses spotting opportunities and turning conversations into commercially sustainable partnerships.

If youd like to learn more about the opportunity please contact:

Jenny Böhnlein
Astrantia Talent

Phone: 49 176
Email:

All applications and conversations will be treated with complete confidentiality.