What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager (PP Transformation) position at Taghleef Industries?
Drive revenue from secondary PP materials (PP lumps, BOPP film scrap, edge trim, off-spec rolls) by developing and managing a customer base of PP transformers (injection molding, raffia/tape, thermoforming) and distributors. The role combines technical knowledge of PP transformation with proven B2B sales experience in the plastics value chain.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development (PP Transformation)
- Identify, qualify, and onboard buyers for PP secondary materials: compounders, injection molders, raffia/tape extruders, thermoformers, and scrap distributors.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospects; convert leads to repeat contracts with clear volume, quality, and pricing terms.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, and logistics arrangements; prepare and manage sales deals or contracts.
- Monitor PP scrap market trends, pricing benchmarks, adjust tactics to maximize margin and offtake.
Technical & Customer Interface
- Coordinate with production/quality teams to ensure consistent grading, segregation, and documentation.
- Provide post-sale support: resolve quality claims, arrange trials, and optimize specifications for specific applications (e.g., raffia vs. injection).
Operations & Compliance
- Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams on loading plans, transport mode, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and legal requirements for scrap handling and sales.
Requirements:
- 5 years in sales within the PP transformation or plastics recycling value chain.
- Exposure to PP processes such as injection molding, raffia/tape extrusion, or thermoforming—either in a technical, production, or commercial role.
- Familiarity with PP scrap grades (lumps, film bales, edge trim, printed/unprinted BOPP) and basic quality parameters relevant to preprocessors.
Experience with international or cross-border sales (Incoterms, export documentation) is