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Job Overview 99P Recycling Limited is a leading company in the plastic recycling industry, with a strong presence in the UK and an expanding global network. Founded in 2007 in Manchester, we specialise in environmental responsibility, compliance, and customer care. Our mission is to turn waste into opportunity, helping create a cleaner and more circular economy. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to lead the development of new trading opportunities, particularly in the Chinese and international markets. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial insight, international business experience, and a passion for sustainability. You will be responsible for identifying new suppliers and customers, managing key relationships, and representing the company at events and exhibitions. You’ll work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth operations while driving forward our global trading strategy. Key Responsibilities • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the UK and international markets, focusing on expanding the company’s client base and sourcing network for recyclable plastics. • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective suppliers, customers, and processing partners, ensuring high levels of service and trust. • Evaluate supplier materials by assessing plastic grades, arranging quality checks, and coordinating sample submissions to meet customer requirements. • Design and execute strategic business plans that drive growth, align with market trends, and deliver measurable commercial results. • Coordinate closely with internal departments, including logistics, compliance, and trading teams, to ensure timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and full legal compliance. • Negotiate prices, contracts, and commercial terms to secure competitive deals while maintaining profitability and long-term business value. • Plan, manage, and attend trade shows and industry events (UK and overseas), representing the brand and building networks with potential partners and clients. • Organise supplier or client engagement events, including site visits, presentations, and product demonstrations, to enhance relationships and encourage long-term collaboration. • Monitor market conditions and provide detailed reports on business performance, forecasts, risk analysis, and emerging opportunities for strategic decision-making. Who We’re Looking For We are looking for a commercially driven and culturally aware individual who can confidently navigate international markets and build strong, long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of industry knowledge, language skills, and business acumen to help us grow our global presence. ** Essential qualifications, experience, and skills:** • Proven experience in the business environment, especially within business development, international trade, or the marketing sector • Strong understanding of global supply chains and B2B trading practices • Communicate effectively across diverse cultural and business contexts • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills • Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities independently • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for client meetings, trade shows, and supplier visits • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Fluency in both English and Chinese
Job Overview As a Marketing Executive, you will play a vital role in promoting the company’s educational services and study tour programmes to Chinese-speaking audiences. Fluency in Mandarin is essential, as you will be responsible for developing and implementing digital marketing campaigns, managing social media channels, and producing engaging content in both English and Chinese. You will also collaborate with influencers and partner institutions to drive brand visibility. Your work will directly contribute to student recruitment, event success, and the company’s continued expansion in both the UK and China markets. Key Responsibilities - Identify, contact, and establish partnerships with local collaborators in the UK. - Create promotional materials including brochures, social media posts, and event posters. - Promote the company’s brand to UK partners through marketing materials and digital channels to attract more collaboration opportunities. - Design and implement multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote UK-based study tours, summer camps, and international student services. - Collaborate with the sales and other internal teams to transform services such as study tours and art training into clear and engaging digital content. - Produce and manage promotional content on platforms such as LinkedIn, Xiaohongshu, TikTok, and Instagram, focusing on enhancing brand awareness and lead generation. - Monitor and analyze marketing data, ad performance, and user behavior to optimize campaigns, reduce acquisition costs, and increase conversion rates. Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications, Experience, and Skills) Qualifications & Experience: - A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field. - At least 2 years experience in digital content creation, campaign planning, and marketing analytics. - Previous exposure to the UK and Chinese education systems, or international student marketing, is desirable. - Familiarity with the UK student onboarding, and summer programme logistics is a plus. Skills: - Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English is essential. - Proficiency in design and content tools such as Adobe Photoshop (PS), Premiere (PR), InDesign, Xmind, and Microsoft Office. - Creative and detail-oriented, with strong storytelling and audience-targeting skills. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management abilities. - Culturally sensitive and experienced in engaging both Chinese and UK audiences.