Location: Padua / Ferrara, Italy
Contract: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid (following an initial training period)
Availability: Immediate start preferred
About Us – Circular Materials
Circular Materials is an innovative clean-tech company focused on the recovery and valorization of strategic metals and critical raw materials from industrial effluents.
The company has developed and patented a proprietary technological platform for Supercritical Water Precipitation (SWaP™), capable of achieving recovery rates exceeding 99%, reducing toxic waste production, and minimizing environmental impact compared to traditional mining processes.
In March 2025, Circular Materials was selected by the European Commission as a Strategic Project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)—one of only a few projects chosen in Italy and across Europe. This recognition highlights our key role in strengthening the resilience of supply chains and developing a sustainable alternative to primary extraction.
Circular Materials is currently executing an ambitious expansion plan at both the national and European levels, aimed at establishing a network of industrial hubs designed to treat large volumes of waste and transform them into secondary raw materials.
We partner with industrial companies to:
Treat metal-bearing effluents.
Reduce disposal costs and environmental impact.
Recover critical raw materials and reintegrate them into the production supply chain.
Our goal is to build a new European industrial infrastructure for metal recovery, unlocking the value of existing industrial flows.
The Role
We are seeking a Business Development Analyst (Junior) to support the strategic development and business expansion activities of Circular Materials. Working closely with the Director of Business & Corporate Development, the successful candidate will contribute to the analysis of new markets, geographies, and industrial verticals to support the growth and scalability of our platform.
The role sits at the intersection of strategy, industrial development, and market intelligence, focusing on data analysis, industrial supply chain mapping, and the identification of strategic opportunities. Additionally, the role will support the Policy & Public Affairs team by providing data-driven insights to align industrial development with the regulatory landscape.
This position offers direct exposure to high-level strategic initiatives, including international expansion, industrial partnerships, and public funding programs.
Analyze and map target geographical markets (e.g., Spain, Germany, France, Poland).
Collect and structure data on industrial flows, liquid waste, and the availability of critical raw materials.
Analyze industrial supply chains to identify potential entry points for Circular Materials.
Support the evaluation of new verticals and applications for the technology platform.
Build and maintain structured databases (markets, clients, flows, operators).
Analyze market trends, regulations, and sector dynamics.
Prepare analytical and strategic materials to support senior management.
Assist in creating presentations and documentation for meetings with industrial partners, institutions, and investors.
Collaborate with the Policy & Public Affairs team to provide market and geographic insights.
Interact with the technical and commercial teams to align analysis with operational reality.
Support the Director of Business & Corporate Development in analyzing and developing new strategic opportunities.
Build and maintain a robust database covering markets, industrial flows, and target geographies.
Contribute to identifying new business opportunities across various geographic regions and industrial sectors.
Support the definition of expansion strategies for the technology platform.
Ensure the quality, consistency, and reliability of all produced analyses.
Experience
1–3 years of experience in analytical, strategic, or industrial roles (e.g., management consulting, business development, corporate strategy).
A strong interest in complex industrial and technological sectors.
Skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure complex data.
Ability to work with incomplete datasets to extract actionable insights.
Excellent synthesis skills to support decision-making processes.
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Education & Languages
Degree: Economics, Engineering, or a related field (a technical/industrial background is a significant plus).
English: Excellent/Fluent (working in an international context).
Other Languages: Proficiency in at least one other European language (French, German, or Spanish) is highly desirable.
Soft Skills
What We Offer
Opportunity to join an innovative project with high environmental and industrial impact.
Direct “on-the-job” training (both technical and commercial).
Work with proprietary, scalable technology.
A dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
A clear career path toward more structured commercial or strategic roles.
Direct involvement in international expansion strategies.
Exposure to strategic decision-making and industrial development.
Interaction with European institutions and policy dynamics.
Compensation & Classification
Contract: Italian National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria).
Salary (RAL): Indicative range of €25,000 – €35,000, commensurate with experience and profile.
We guarantee a fair and inclusive selection process, offering equal access to employment, without distinction of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, and disability.
Don’t miss this opportunity: join Circular Materials and become part of our commitment towards a more circular world!
