Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager (Plastics & Polymers) – BENELUX Salary: up to €90,000 per year + 25% bonus + company car + fuel card + expenses paid for Location: WFH Contract + Extensive Travel Across Benelux Hours: Monday to Friday, no weekends The Company With our client, they are more than just a global leader in high-performance plastic caps and closures, they're a community built on trust, collaboration and innovation. As a committed partner, they enable their customers to strengthen and extend their packaging solutions, working with leading brands around the world. With headquarters in Luxembourg and production sites across Europe and Asia, they offer a truly international and dynamic environment. They take pride in their inclusive, supportive culture where every voice is valued and respected. They're not just a family business, they're a tight-knit community that pulls together to innovate and grow. The Opportunity We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Area Sales Manager with a strong background in Key Account Management to join our clients high-performing sales team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of a client portfolio worth €20 million, with approximately 80% of your focus on managing and growing existing key accounts, and 20% dedicated to new business development. You'll enjoy the flexibility of a home-based contract, paired with frequent travel to customers across the Benelux region and occasionally beyond. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced sales professional who thrives on building long-term relationships, driving growth and working closely with international teams. Packaging industry experience would be highly beneficial, and we are particularly interested in candidates based in the Netherlands or Belgium. Key Responsibilities Strengthen and grow relationships with major clients, acting as their trusted advisor and main point of contact Understand their evolving business needs, develop tailored solutions and lead contract negotiations (price, product mix, profitability) Manage and develop business across your area to achieve and exceed sales objectives Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base Implement our clients business strategy to drive revenue growth Prepare budgets and forecasts and actively promote the company's sustainability initiatives as a growth lever Work closely with internal sales teams, product teams and customer service teams across multiple countries to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction Analyse sales performance, track key metrics and provide regular updates and insights to senior management Stay ahead of market trends, customer needs and competitor activities to identify opportunities and strengthen market position Conduct in-depth market research and analysis Partner with various stakeholders internally and externally to build trust and ensure successful project outcomes What We're Looking For A strong track record in B2B sales, ideally within a manufacturing or packaging environment Minimum of 5-years of experience in planning and executing successful sales and marketing strategies Proven expertise in managing high-value customer relationships and delivering results Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or related experience / field preferred Excellent communication skills (English essential), with the ability to engage at all levels Highly self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset and driven to succeed Open-minded and collaborative, with strong networking and relationship-building skills Willingness to travel extensively across Benelux region and beyond; full, clean driving licence required Next Steps If this opportunity excites you and you feel you have the experience and drive we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. The selection process will include two interview stages: An initial interview via MS Teams with senior members of the sales leadership team A second interview, which may be held in person, giving you the chance to meet the team and learn more about the role and our clients culture firsthand We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to our clients continued growth and success.