Sales Manager – Food Packaging

Our client

Our client is a global multinational in the packaging industry.

Location

Any location in Poland (home-office based)

Job description

This is a new created individual contributor role, reporting into a new Sales Organisation in Europe, which focuses on the segment of Food Retailers and Private Label Food Producers.

The position is home-based and covers the complete Polish territory.

The main responsibilities of the role can be summarized as follows:

• Develop and Execute Sales Strategies: Create and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets and expand market presence in Poland.
• Look for new opportunities and areas of growth
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Customer Engagement: Proactively engage with customers, addressing their concerns and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Budget Management: Oversee the regional sales budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve sales objectives.
• Sales Data Analysis: Analyse sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as R&D, Product Marketing and Operations, to align sales strategies with overall business goals.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular sales reports to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and future plans.

Candidate profile

We are looking for a candidate with several years of experience in the food packaging market, serving clients and developing business with food retailers and private label food producers.

The hired person will bring a proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

In terms of educational background, we expect a degree or equivalent professional qualification in business administration, sales, marketing or similar field.

Soft skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Languages:

• Fluent Polish
• Fluent English

Travel:

• The role requires frequent and regular travel across Poland