Retail Sales Manager

Job title : RETAIL SALES MANAGER - UK & EUROPE
Location : UK or Ireland (Remote working)
Job reference # : 33613
Contract type : Permanent.
Language requirements : Proficient in English (at least C1). Additional European languages (e.g. German or French) are considered a strong advantage.

We are looking for a Retail Sales Manager to join Biobag UK & Ireland . The role is fully remote, and candidates should be based in the UK or Ireland.

About Biobag

For more than 30 years, Biobag has been developing and supplying certified compostable products that support the collection and recycling of food and organic waste. Our portfolio serves municipalities, businesses, retailers, and consumers with practical solutions designed to work within existing waste management systems.

At Biobag, we believe that small actions can create meaningful change. We know habits are hard to break, even when people want to make more responsible choices. That's why we focus on creating certified compostable products that fit naturally into everyday life. When sustainable choices are simple and practical, more people make them, and together those small actions can have a meaningful impact.

Headquartered in Norway, Biobag has a major production site in Estonia and subsidiaries in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the UK/Ireland and the United States. Biobag is part of the Novamont Group, a global leader in bioplastics and biochemical innovation - fully owned by Versalis/Eni since October 2023.

In 2025, Biobag generated revenue of NOK 487 million (approximately £38 million) and employs around 135 people across the group.

Main responsibilities:

• Engage - Maintain and further develop relationships with the current customer base (UK & Ireland).
• Grow - Identify and develop new key customers and stakeholders within Retail and HORECA, while also evaluating and supporting selected retail and public initiatives. The role requires strong commercial judgement and the ability to manage complex customer dialogues, balancing growth, pricing and margin objectives across different go-to-market models (UK and selected European markets).
• Manage - Oversee customer relationships, basic order administration, and CRM processes (UK and Europe).

Skills and experience required:

• A technical degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both operational and strategic levels, including engagement with senior customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Commercial experience within the Retail and/or HORECA industry across Europe.
• Experience working with public/government entities, such as councils, as well as tendering experience, is beneficial.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to operate autonomously and take initiative.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken). Additional European languages (e.g. German or French) are considered a strong advantage.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

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