Andrea Tonetti

Business Development | International Sales | Plastic Commodities | B2B Commercial Strategy | Italy • Switzerland

Switzerland

About

I work in international B2B sales and business development within the plastics and commodities sector, with experience managing commercial relationships across European markets. My focus is on building long-term partnerships with industrial clients, understanding technical requirements, and ensuring reliable supply chain solutions in a highly competitive and price-sensitive environment. Over the years, I have worked closely with manufacturers, distributors, and trading partners, combining market awareness with a structured and pragmatic commercial approach. I am particularly interested in roles involving international sales, account management, or business development in technical or industrial sectors, where relationship quality and consistency matter as much as short-term results.

Experience

  • Country Sales Manager - Italy at Meraxis Group
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Market Responsibility & Commercial Ownership Held full commercial responsibility for the Italian market within the distribution of plastic raw materials Developed and managed relationships with industrial customers, converters, and manufacturing companies across Italy Ensured sustainable business growth in a highly competitive and margin-driven commodity environment Sales Strategy & Business Development Identified and developed new business opportunities within existing accounts and new prospects Expanded customer portfolio through structured market approach and long-term account development Contributed to positioning the company as a reliable partner in the Italian plastics supply chain Key Account & Relationship Management Managed key customer relationships, ensuring continuity of supply and commercial stability Negotiated pricing, contractual terms, and supply conditions with industrial counterparties Acted as primary commercial interface between customers and internal supply/procurement teams Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinated internally with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient order execution Translated customer requirements into operational solutions in collaboration with technical and sourcing functions Supported alignment between market demand and available product flows across European supply networks Market Intelligence & Positioning Monitored market trends in plastics (pricing, availability, demand shifts) to support commercial decisions Provided feedback loop from the Italian market to internal trading and sourcing teams Contributed to strategic positioning in a volatile and fast-moving commodity environment

  • Country Sales Manager - Italy at MB BARTER & TRADING SA
    Nov 2015 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Commercial Responsibility Managed the Italian market for plastic raw materials distribution across the group’s evolving corporate structure (MB Barter → Meraxis) Ensured continuity of commercial relationships during company integration and brand transition Maintained and expanded customer portfolio across industrial B2B clients in Italy Business Development & Key Accounts Developed new business opportunities and managed key industrial accounts in the Italian plastics market Negotiated commercial conditions, pricing, and supply agreements with customers and suppliers Supported long-term contractual relationships in a volatile commodity environment Market Interface Acted as primary commercial contact for Italian customers across both legacy and rebranded organizational structure Coordinated internally with procurement and logistics to ensure supply continuity during organizational change

  • Sales / Business Development – PE Powders (Rotomolding & Masterbatch) at Powderex srl
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Commercial Responsibility & Market Focus Managed commercial activities for polyethylene (PE) powder products used in rotomolding applications and masterbatch production Operated in the technical plastics segment, serving industrial customers across manufacturing and processing sectors Developed and maintained B2B relationships with converters and industrial users in the plastics value chain Sales & Business Development Identified and developed new business opportunities in the rotomolding and masterbatch segments Expanded customer base through direct commercial engagement and technical product positioning Supported growth of PE powder product lines in competitive European markets Technical-Commercial Interface Acted as commercial link between production/supply side and industrial customers with specific technical requirements Supported customers in selecting appropriate materials based on application needs and processing constraints Translated technical product characteristics into commercial solutions for end-users Market & Product Understanding Gained strong understanding of polyethylene powder applications in rotomoulding processes and masterbatch formulation Monitored demand trends in niche plastics applications to support sales strategy and positioning Built knowledge of downstream processing requirements and their impact on material selection and pricing

  • Sales / Technical-Commercial – Polyethylene Powders (Rotomolding & Masterbatch) at Gerbaldo Polimeri srl
    Apr 2008 - Jul 2013 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Company & Product Focus Operated within a PE powder production environment supplying materials for rotomolding and masterbatch applications Supported commercial activities for technical polymer products used in industrial plastic processing Worked closely with production and technical teams in a manufacturing-driven commercial structure Sales & Customer Support Managed B2B relationships with industrial customers in the plastics processing sector Supported sales activities for polyethylene powders used in rotomolding applications and masterbatch production Assisted in maintaining and developing long-term customer relationships in a technical product environment Technical Interface & Application Knowledge Acted as interface between production and end-users requiring specific material performance characteristics Gained hands-on understanding of PE powder behavior in rotomolding processes and masterbatch formulations Supported clients in selecting suitable materials based on processing and application requirements Market Exposure & Foundation Building Built early-stage commercial experience in the technical plastics industry Developed understanding of industrial polymer supply chains and downstream applications Established foundation in B2B sales within a production-oriented environment

  • Teacher / Lan Administrator at Wallstreet Institute
    Jan 2004 - Mar 2008 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Teaching English to italian students and Italian to foreigners. LAN Administrator.