SALES MANAGER TO GAIA BIOMATERIALS

Take the opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable development. Gaia BioMaterials are looking for a new colleague in the role as Sales Manager, focusing on the sales of our material Biodolomer in the European Market. Come and join our committed and dynamic team working to make a difference. Welcome with your application!
WE OFFERJoining GAIA Biomaterials offers a unique opportunity to engage with the development of Biodolomer—a groundbreaking material that combines the advantages of traditional plastics without their environmental impact. Our efforts, rooted in the visionary ideas of our founder, Åke Rosén, and supported by notable investors like Investment AB Latour, emphasize our commitment to a sustainable future.
As part of our team in Helsingborg, Sweden, you'll receive a comprehensive introduction to not only our technology and operations but also our collaborative culture. This role spans across laboratory research, production, sales, and marketing, ensuring a deep understanding of our end consumers’ needs. By becoming part of our close-knit company, you contribute to our collective performance and product enhancement, fueling continuous growth and sustainable development.
Latour's involvement guarantees a stable foundation and opens avenues for expansion and professional growth in line with our company's trajectory. We prioritize a thorough understanding of our industry, technology, and products, aiming to empower our team for personal and professional advancement while making a significant impact on sustainability.
YOU WILLAs Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and expanding our sales in the European market. Your key contribution will be as a stakeholder for business development and your ambition is to add value to the organization and drive development both strategically and operatively. Part of your responsibilities is to managing business models and pricing, building, and maintaining a network of agents, distributors, and direct customer contacts. Furthermore, you will:
Drive sales and looking for new leads
Ensure agreed sales targets are achieved
Visiting existing and new customers on a regular basis
Represent Gaia BioMaterials at international fairs and events.
Collaborate with partners to reach global markets.
Contribute to product development projects and new applications for Biodolomer
Coordinate all administrative activities between customers and the internal organization
Offer technical advice according to ability and experience and liaise with R&D and back office as appropriate
YOU ARE
Your professional experience is characterized in sales toward Industrial & Consumer packaging accounts. You are driven and self-motivated, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and fostering strong relationships with customers.
Your technical proficiency enables you to communicate complex product information in a clear and accessible manner, making you a trusted advisor to your customers. You are eager to delve into the lifecycle of biomaterials and polymers, from their design and production to their end use and recyclability, and you have a strong interest in how these materials can be innovated to reduce environmental impact.
Your passion for sustainable development is at the core of your professional ethos, guiding your efforts to promote products and solutions that contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.
Since the role requires engaging with a global audience and driving international sales initiatives, you are proficiency in English. You are also ready to travel within your area of responsibility.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?We are collaborating with Nexer Recruit regarding this recruitment. Please contact recruitment consultant Johanna Värmfors at Johanna.varmfors@nexergroup.com, or +46 730 821 230 if you want to learn more about the position. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
ABOUT GAIA BIOMATERIALSGaia BioMaterials takes pride in being the pioneering inventors and manufacturers of Biodolomer – a revolutionary material that provides the versatile applications of traditional plastics yet is fully compostable and does not produce any microplastics. Our products are designed to reduce CO2 emissions up to 80%, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship. Situated in Helsingborg, Sweden, our state-of-the-art facility is the epicenter of innovation, where we produce Biodolomer granules and a range of finished products, catering to both the Swedish market and a growing international clientele.