Business Development Manager

About the Company Zhejiang Hailide New Material Co., Ltd. was established in 2001 in China and has been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2008 under the stock code 002206. The Company is renowned for its manufacture and distribution of high-quality textile products, including polyester industrial filament, plastic materials, cord fabrics, etc. Known for its consistent product excellence, Zhejiang Hailide is a global leader in the industry, supported by a state-of-the-art, wholly-owned research and development center that drives its innovation and maintains its leadership position. Zhejiang Hailide’s official website is https://www.halead.com/en About the Position We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our PVC film business in Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing assigned customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, and supporting customer engagement activities across Europe. This role will act as a key interface between European customers and our internal teams in China, helping to understand customer requirements, facilitate technical and commercial discussions, and support the development of long-term customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in the PVC film industry, particularly with downstream applications, and a strong understanding of customer needs, market trends, and industry developments. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop relationships with assigned customers in the European market.Support customer development activities, including understanding customer requirements, coordinating technical discussions, supporting sample evaluations, and following up on business opportunities.Identify and develop potential new customers and business opportunities within the European PVC film market.Maintain regular communication with customers to understand their application requirements, challenges, and future needs.Work closely with internal sales, R&D, production, and quality teams in China to ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated and properly addressed.Support the evaluation and development of new customer projects by providing market and application insights.Provide feedback on market trends, customer expectations, competitor activities, and industry developments.Participate in customer visits, industry exhibitions, and market development activities across Europe.Maintain customer information, opportunity pipeline, and regular business development reports. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience in the PVC film industry.Strong knowledge of PVC films and related downstream applications, such as:Graphics and signage materialsDecorative filmsAutomotive interior materialsPackaging applicationsOther industrial PVC film applicationsPrevious experience in one or more of the following functions:Business DevelopmentProduct ManagementTechnical SalesApplication EngineeringPurchasingExperience working for PVC film manufacturers, converters, or downstream application companies is highly preferred.Strong understanding of customer manufacturing processes, application requirements, and market needs.Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with international teams.Willingness to travel within Europe.Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.