Sales Manager-Speciality Papers

App Group; La Spezia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading paper company located in La Spezia, Italy, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for Specialty Paper sales in Europe. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of sales management experience within the paper industry and a proven record in Specialty Paper sales. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of Italian, French, or German is a plus. This role provides an opportunity to develop solid customer relationships and drive market growth for a company committed to sustainability.

Servizi

Sustainability-focused initiatives

Global sales network

Competenze

• 5-10 years of experience in sales management within the paper industry.
• Proven track record in Specialty Paper sales, preferably C1S, Thermal, and Greaseproof papers.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian, French, or German is a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for specialty papers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Achieve revenue and volume goals set by management.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues swiftly.
• Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities.

Conoscenze

Sales management

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Business development

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

APP, one of the world's largest integrated paper groups, with over 100,000 employees delivering products to more than 150 countries, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive Speciality Paper sales in Europe, focusing on Italy and covering France and Germany. This is a unique opportunity to grow the market, manage key customer relationships, and represent a global leader committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation.

Coated One Side (C1S) Papers

• Coated One Side (C1S) Papers
• Thermal Papers
• Greaseproof Papers/ Food packaging papers

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for specialty papers in assigned territories.
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new customers to drive satisfaction and growth.
• Sales Targets: Achieve revenue and volume goals set by management.
• Customer Service & Issue Resolution: Respond promptly to inquiries, troubleshoot quality or delivery issues, and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Market Monitoring: Track market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments to identify opportunities.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5–10 years in sales management within the paper industry.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven track record in Specialty Paper sales, ideally with C1S, Thermal, and Greaseproof papers.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English; Italian, French, or German is advantageous.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and business development capabilities.
• Independent & Remote Work: Comfortable managing customers and sales independently across multiple European markets.

Sustainability & Why Join APP

Sustainability is at the heart of APP's operations. Join us in delivering renewable, responsibly sourced, and high-performance paper solutions while contributing to our Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030.

• Learn more about our Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030 and Forest Conservation Policy.
• Watch our Regenesis Sustainability Program video to see how we are shaping a sustainable future.

Interested?

Apply now to join APP's global sales network. Only candidates with relevant experience in specialty papers will be considered.

Sales ManagerSpeciality papers • La Spezia (SP), ITALY