Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Your opportunity
We’re currently looking for a (Senior) Sales Manager for the DACH, BENELUX and Nordics region to join our Fiber packaging segment. In this position, you will be responsible for managing relationships with our top customers across the region, as well as managing a small team of Key Account Managers and Sales Representatives.
Part of the Fiber packaging sales team, you will report directly to the General Manager for Western Europe and Nordics. The role also works closely with the Sales Manager Southern Europe & France and the Site Manager for our Franeker plant in the Netherlands.
Where you’ll be
Ideally you will be located at our Franeker site in Netherlands, on a hybrid basis. However, we may be open to candidates based in either Luxemburg or Germany.
What you’ll be doing
Identifying and acquiring new clients in line with the guidelines in alignment with the budget and account plans for the region.
Expand the product portfolio with existing clients through cross-selling and upselling initiatives, based on the local situation. Implementing value-added initiatives.
Innovating commercial approaches to increase customer engagement and satisfaction.
Identifying and responding to client needs through regular and strategic interaction.
Monitoring and managing opportunities and risks within the customer base.
Understanding client strategies, needs and core values to align offerings accordingly.
Negotiating client agreements and setting pricing within internally approved guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining monthly and annual sales forecasts.
Responsible for net sales and profitability for the region.
Defining and presenting the 3-Year Plan and annual sales budget for assigned customers.
Managing, motivating and mentoring the sales team (3 people)
What you’ll bring to the role
5+ years of experience in a sales role, including people management experience.
Experience working for a manufacturing/production company, ideally within the packaging industry.
A University degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field.
Strong problem-solving skills and a structured, organized approach to managing priorities and follow-ups.
The ability to operate with high levels of autonomy and proactivity.
Resilience, perseverance, and a results-oriented mindset.
Flexibility and adaptability with the ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced commercial environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong persuasive communication, verbal clarity, and teamwork capability.
Fluency in Dutch and English, German would be an advantage.
Values similar to ours: Care, Dare and Deliver.
What we offer in return
The opportunity to work with, and learn from, talented colleagues in a dynamic, international environment
A flexible working environment with the opportunity to travel frequently
A competitive salary with rewarding benefits
Go ahead, apply today!
If this sounds like a good fit, then we’d love to hear from you. Once we review applications, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview or provide feedback.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. Enjoy a career, packaged with care.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with dental and vision options, and employer contributions toward premiums are portrayed as generous. Feedback suggests this breadth makes the overall package feel competitive for many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, with certain groups also having access to a pension and even deferred compensation. Feedback suggests these features stand out positively in a manufacturing context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental leave are emphasized alongside meaningful PTO accruals. Feedback suggests this leave structure strengthens perceived total rewards even where base pay is viewed as only fair.
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What We Do
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com
