Market Development Manager (m/f/d)

We are a spin-off of RWTH Aachen University that uses a special coating technology to make recyclable plastic packaging possible for a wide range of applications. We are building a company that will significantly advance the circular economy for plastics in Germany and around the world.

Join our mission as a Market Development Manager and strategically develop new end-user markets for our plasma coating technology. Focussing on the demand side of the packaging value chain, you will engage with leading brands and packaging fillers across different industries. By understanding their future packaging needs, you will identify new, high-value applications and create demand for long-term coating machine sales.

Please include a cover letter with your application. We are looking forward to learning more about your motivation for joining our team.

• You identify and prioritize attractive target markets and application areas for our plasma coating technology

• You build strategic relationships with brand owners, packaging fillers, and technology partners to develop new business opportunities
• You analyze future packaging requirements regarding sustainability, recyclability, product protection, and regulatory compliance
• You identify, evaluate, and qualify new applications based on their technical feasibility, commercial attractiveness, and machine sales potential
• You create end-user demand by developing compelling value propositions, supporting customer testing and approval processes, and increasing market awareness of our next-generation packaging technology
• You collect customer insights, market trends, and regulatory developments and translate them into recommendations for our product development and technology roadmap
• You collaborate closely with all internal departments to validate new applications and convert customer requirements into commercially viable technology
• You represent IonKraft at trade fairs, customer workshops, innovation forums, and industry conferences while promoting our technology to key stakeholders with tailored strategies and materials

• You have at least five years of professional experience in packaging innovation, material technologies, or a comparable role within the consumer or industrial products sector

• You hold a degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and bring a solid technical understanding of packaging technologies or plastics
• You have a proven track record of driving innovation and managing change within organizations and together with customers
• You ideally have initial experience in product marketing or in working with regulatory frameworks relevant to sustainability
• You have strong stakeholder management and networking skills and enjoy building long-term relationships
• You are a confident presenter and can engage diverse audiences while communicating complex concepts in a clear and compelling way
• You think strategically while maintaining a hands-on and pragmatic approach
• You are willing to travel nationally and internationally
• You have excellent English and German skills

• Growth: We help you grow personally and professionally, and give you a high level of personal responsibility

• Impact: Your work makes a real difference in the packaging industry toward greater sustainability
• Variety: Your projects are pioneering and exciting, and offer many opportunities to expand your skill set
• Work-life balance: We offer 30 days of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours, and an open, supportive team environment