CompanyYou want to build a stronger, more sustainable future while cultivating your career? Take the opportunity with Futerro's global team, a leading company in bioplastics industries.Futerro is active on the whole PLA (Poly-Lactic Acid) value chain, mastering all PLA's life cycle from manufacturing to recycling, and backs a large set of customers in the field of bioplastics with a specific focus upon the ecological transition and circular economy.With Futerro, don't just be a spectator of the ecological transition but become a key player.In our Sales & Research Center in Brussels we are looking for a Junior Sales Manager PLA Bioplastics.FunctionAs Junior Sales Manager, you will support our mission to develop a profitable PLA bioplastics business. In this context, you will support the sales team in achieving sales targets and expanding our customer base. This role involves developing and managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to the development of our commercial strategy.Key responsibilities :Assist in developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve company goalsIdentify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with our strategy roadmap and guide opportunities through the sales funnelHunting new potential customer with close follow-upDeploy new technical solutions into identified market segments through intensive prospecting of new potential customersTrack opportunities using CRM database and monitor/report a commercial dashboardMaintain and strengthen relationships with existing customersPrepare and deliver commercial presentations to potential new customersUnderstand customer needs and translate that into strong value proposition for PLAWork in close collaboration with marketing team and application development team to ensure that adapted technical solutions are developed and offered to customersCollaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials/campaignsParticipate in sales meetings and training sessionsParticipate in trade shows, conferences, and engage with stakeholders to promote PLA, fostering collaborations and partnershipsSales Geographic region: UK, Nordics, East Europe, Middle East, AfricaYou will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer.ProfileBachelor's degree in Business and/or EngineeringThree years' experience in sales with a proven track recordTechnical background with experience in plastics/bioplastics industry (packaging, automotive, healthcare, additive manufacturing, etc.) is preferred but not mandatoryStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work autonomously and as part of a teamStrong organizational and time management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Familiarity with CRM softwareAbility to travel (about 40% of working time)OfferA unique opportunity to join a global leader active in Biotechnology and BioplasticsA challenging position and a large responsibility giving you the opportunity to take a key role in the development of a sustainable and innovative companyA human sized company encouraging autonomy and team spiritA competitive salary package with extra-legal benefitsInterested :Apply without delay by logging on to our website under "careers".LanguagesFluent in English, German and French. Any other language would be a plus.