Taghleef Industries Group

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Business Development Manager

Full Time Management Rosedale, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2070

For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc., has built a reputation as one of the world's largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films. This reputation is a result of superior quality of our products and our people.

Role Purpose

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

• 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 a plus.

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match.

Taghleef Industries, is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other trait protected by law.