Senior Sales Leader - Packaging (France & Benelux)

Sonoco; Mechelen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco, a world leader in packaging, seeks a Sales Manager based in the Paris area to cover the France Northern Region and Benelux. You will develop, improve and manage all commercial processes, providing sales plans for customer accounts and driving profitability through strategic leadership.

You will negotiate contracts, participate in budgeting and forecasting, and work closely with CTS, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a Business School or University with evidence of strong commercial experience.
• Problem solver with results and continuous improvement orientation.
• Knowledge of packaging making process and Food Industry principles is a plus.
• Fluency in English mandatory; Dutch language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales plans for customer accounts to achieve targets.
• Manage negotiations, sign customer contracts aligned with strategy.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and commit to customer sales volume forecasts.
• Monitor pricing, volumes and budgets; identify margin improvements.
• Collaborate with CTS, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Finance.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Dutch

Negotiation

Commercial experience

Education

Business School or University degree

Job description

Sonoco, a world leader in packaging, seeks a Sales Manager based in the Paris area to cover the France Northern Region and Benelux. You will develop, improve and manage all commercial processes, providing sales plans for customer accounts and driving profitability through strategic leadership.

You will negotiate contracts, participate in budgeting and forecasting, and work closely with CTS, Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance and Supply Chain.