About the Role
Area Sales Manager / Sales Manager - BENELUX and France Region (m/f/d) for Packaging
Your Challenge at Start-Packaging:
As an Area Sales Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the sales of our packaging products, focusing on glass packaging and sustainable materials, across the BENELUX and France region. Your role is crucial in acquiring new customers and maintaining robust business relationships within Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France.
Your Responsibilities:
Customer Acquisition:
Actively seek and acquire new customers across the BENELUX and France region, tailoring solutions to meet diverse market needs.
Sales Presentations:
Conduct persuasive sales presentations both in-person and online, creating customized offers that resonate with clients.
Trade Shows and Events:
Represent our products at regional trade shows and industry events to increase brand awareness and market penetration.
Market Analysis:
Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the region, developing strategies for market expansion and penetration.
CRM Utilization:
Effectively manage customer relationships and sales opportunities using modern CRM tools, ensuring efficient customer engagement and follow-up.
Network Building:
Cultivate and expand a network of sales partners to enhance our market reach and influence in the BENELUX and France region.
Your Areas of Responsibility:
Key Account Management:
Oversee key accounts in the packaging, food, and beverage industry, focusing on the BENELUX and France region.
Revenue Responsibility:
Directly manage customer relationships and revenue targets for designated key accounts, devising tailored sales strategies.
Product Potential Identification:
Identify and introduce new product opportunities to your customers, fostering long-term client loyalty and satisfaction.
Your Profile:
Educational Background:
A degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, or relevant commercial vocational training.
Professional Experience:
Proven experience in sales, particularly in the packaging industry, with a strong emphasis on glass and sustainable materials.
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication abilities, fluent in at least one language relevant to the BENELUX and France region (French, Dutch, or Luxembourgish) and English.
Autonomy and Drive:
Self-motivated with an independent work ethic, enthusiastic about developing new business opportunities in the region.
What We Offer:
A key role in expanding the company's footprint in the vibrant BENELUX and France markets.
A dynamic and innovative work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
Requirements
Requirements for the Area Sales Manager / Sales Manager - BENELUX and France Region (m/f/d) for Packaging
Educational and Professional Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, or equivalent vocational training with relevance to sales and marketing.
Solid professional experience in sales, especially within the packaging industry, focusing on glass packaging and sustainable materials.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Market Expertise: Deep understanding of the BENELUX and France markets, including cultural and business practices.
Sales Proficiency: Proven track record in customer acquisition, client relationship management, and achieving sales targets.
Presentation Skills: Ability to conduct persuasive sales presentations, both in-person and online, and to create customized offers.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in French and/or Dutch is essential, along with proficiency in English. Luxembourgish language skills are a bonus.
Personal Attributes:
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies tailored to the BENELUX and France region.
Networking Skills: Strong networking capabilities to build and maintain relationships with sales partners and key clients.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to different market conditions and client requirements.
Self-Motivation: Independent, driven, and self-motivated, capable of working autonomously while meeting or exceeding sales goals.
CRM and Data Management:
Proficiency in using CRM software to manage customer interactions, track sales opportunities, and analyze market data.
Travel Requirements:
Willingness to travel extensively across the BENELUX and France region to meet clients, attend trade shows, and represent the company at industry events.
What We Offer:
A vital role in expanding the company's presence and sales activities in the BENELUX and France region.
A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
About the Company
About Us - Start-Packaging
At Start-Packaging, we blend tradition with innovation. Since our inception, we have evolved into a leading provider in the packaging industry, known for our creative, sustainable, and customer-oriented solutions. Our goal is to revolutionize the packaging industry through advanced technologies and environmentally friendly practices.
Our team, consisting of dedicated experts, is the cornerstone of our success. We foster a culture of openness, creativity, and continuous learning. Here, everyone has the opportunity to develop personally and professionally as we collectively shape the future of packaging technology.
As a company, we place great value on sustainable business practices. Our mission is not only to meet the needs of our customers but also to make a positive contribution to environmental protection. We are proud to offer products and services that are both economically efficient and ecologically responsible.
Start-Packaging stands for innovation, quality, and sustainability. We believe that our work goes far beyond just creating packaging - it contributes to shaping a better, more environmentally conscious future. As a part of our team, you contribute not only to the success of the company but also to a more sustainable world.