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Accountmanager New Business bij SÜDPACK Grootegast

is seeking opportunities for new business in the market of high barrier laminates.

AccountmanagementBusiness developmentFlexible packagingFood packagingSustainability

Part of SÜDPACK since 2021

Production of high-quality films for more than 50 years

Expertise center for high barrier laminates

About SÜDPACK Grootegast

As an international family business, headquartered in Ochsenhausen (Germany), our customer SÜDPACK has been a successful supplier of highly refined packaging for decades. With more than 1,700 employees at 7 locations in Europe and North America and 20 sales locations, they are one of the leading European suppliers of high-quality packaging for various industries. SÜDPACK is the best in our industry. In order to remain in the top group in the long term, they invest a lot in the development of its employees and in the training of its junior employees.

Since 2021, our customer has been 100% part of SÜDPACK. With the production facility in Grootegast, they are the center of expertise for high barrier laminates within the SÜDPACK Group. They supply A-label brands and companies within the food & beverage, confectionery, healthcare, pet food, industry and agriculture sectors.

SÜDPACK Grootegast is looking for a Sales Manager New Business in order to realize its growth ambitions.

DuitslandNederlandBelgië
A few of your tasks

You generate new business in the market of high barrier laminates, for instance in the food or pet food industry.

You build long-term customer-supplier relationships and will expand existing customer relationships.

You visit and also take part in exhibitions and other relevant networking events.

You keep an eye on developments within your field, continuously identify trends in the market and translate these into possible solutions for your customers.

You monitor the progress, deadlines and quality of your projects and you manage your own project administration.

A possible working day as Account Manager at SÜDPACK Grootegast
  • 8:00Home office: going through and following up emails; preparing customer visit
  • 9:00Ride to a customer in Nijmegen
  • 10:00Meeting with customer, discussion regarding new packaging concept
  • 11:00
  • 12:00Lunch together with the customer
  • 13:00Ride back to the office in Grootegast
  • 14:00Write a visit report, prepare a quotation
  • 15:00Meeting with R&D about new packaging concept
  • 16:00Preparing customer visit for the next day regarding a claim
  • 17:00Answering some late emails and phone calls before you shut down your computer and go home.
What is your background?

Higher vocational education level of working and thinking

Sales experience in B2B environment, preferably gained in high barrier laminates

Excellent collaboration skills in an international environment.

Technical affinity and ideally knowledge of printing and processing of films

Fluent command of Dutch and English is necessary, any other language would be an asset

Who are you?

You are an entrepreneur: you have a dynamic way that ensures the acquisition and development of new accounts.

You are structured and you are a good analyst: you will need this to identify matters in advance and to bring projects to a successful conclusion.

You are positive and optimistic: you are level headed, you see matters in perspective and you have a good sense of humor.

You are pragmatic, with perseverance and diligence.

You are a strong communicator and you can adapt yourself quickly to new and different situations and cultures, also in an international environment.

You are decisive and goal oriented: a setback does not throw you off balance and you keep the overview. You are patient and persistent and you finish what you start.

What's in it for you?

Family owned company with lots of possibilities for personal growth and development

International working environment with a driven team of professionals

Informal working atmosphere with short lines of communication

Competetive salary based on your age and experience

Hi Marion,