Business Development Manager Recycled Plastics

Astrantia Talent • California, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Business Development Manager – Recycled Plastics is a remote position based in the United States. The company is a global leader in recyclable plastics trading and processing, operating across 3 continents and trading in more than 20 countries. Since establishing its recycling facility in the United Kingdom in 2017, the business has specialized in the collection, processing, and recycling of plastic waste generated by manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing industries worldwide. As part of international expansion, the company is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to develop and grow its presence across the United States and LATAM markets.

Requirements

• Experience in sales, business development, trading, or customer-facing roles (B2B experience preferred).
• Hunter mentality with confidence in outbound calling, email campaigns, and LinkedIn prospecting.
• Strong commercial awareness and interest in recycling, sustainability, commodities, or circular economy industries.
• Ability to analyse market data, identify trends, and think strategically.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse international markets.
• Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus for LATAM market development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the US and LATAM recyclable plastics markets through research, networking, and outbound outreach.
• Prepare and distribute material offers to customers globally while supporting trading activities and sales strategy execution.
• Manage inbound inquiries, conduct cold outreach, negotiate pricing, and build long-term relationships with suppliers and buyers.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, monitor market trends, track customer activity, and analyse sales performance data.
• Support the full trading cycle from prospecting through negotiation and deal closure while learning the dynamics of global plastics commodities markets.
• Work closely with commercial leadership, logistics, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of transactions and customer satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed