International Business Development Manager – Sustainable Materials (UK, Nordics, France)

About the role

We are seeking an International Business Development Manager to lead growth across the United Kingdom, the Nordic region and France for a fast‑growing bio‑based materials company. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will create new market opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and help commercialise a disruptive sustainable packaging technology.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the UK, Nordics and France.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with packaging converters, paper manufacturers and global consumer brands.
• Manage end‑to‑end customer development projects, from initial contact through technical validation to signed agreements.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and technical teams based in Valencia.
• Travel regularly across the assigned territory and visit the Valencia headquarters bi‑weekly.

Required profile

• Proven 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 in French and English; conversational Spanish is a plus.
• Experience managing consultative sales processes with long technical sales cycles.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for creating new markets.

Required skills

• Business development and key‑account management.
• Technical sales cycle management.
• Strong understanding of sustainable materials and industrial products.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with an uncapped quarterly bonus.
• Long‑term employee participation programme linked to company growth.
• International career development in a high‑growth sustainability sector.
• Relocation support for the right candidate and flexibility for European candidates able to travel regularly to Valencia.