We are DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!
Tasks:
- The sales of the company’s products and services within defined customers and business development activities in certain market segments
- Ensure consistent, profitable growth of the portfolio in support of the overall strategic growth targets of the company.
- Together with the LocalAccounts Sales Manager and relevant stakeholders develop the commercial growth strategy of the customers.
- Secure excellent customer relations, anticipate customers’ need and offer custom-made solutions with innovative approach
- Develop and maintain business relation with customers and prospects
- Identify, qualify, gain and develop new opportunities
- Develop customer sales strategy
- Coordinate work in the account team
Expectations:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Key Account
- Management and/or B2B sales experience in a multinational environment, serving customers in the pharmaceutical, electronics, automotive, and industrial sectors is required.
- Experience in the packaging industry and/or a manufacturing environment is considered an advantage.
- BA in Business administration or equivalent
- C1 level English and negotiation level Hungarian
- High learning agility
- Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking & acting.
- Business Development Focus (Hunter)
- Helicopter view.
- Autonomous and seassured but also team player – relational skills, master or networks
- Demonstrated ability to cope under pressure.
- Have excellent business acumen and show permanent business/customer curiosity.
- Demonstrated ability to react & decide quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.
- Commercial attitude with a pragmatic approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Driver’s license B
- Strong command of MS Office (esp. Excel, Powerpoint), SAP is an advantage
- Empathetic, communicative listening sense.
- Demonstrated ability to address conflict and disharmony fairly.
What we offer:
- Long-term job opportunity at a successfully operating company
- Modern and healthy working environment in the Graphisoft Park (3.district)
- Home office opportunity
- Life insurance
- Possibility for professional development, blended learning opportunities
- Your induction will be accompanied by a mentor, who will support you to become the best version of your professional self and to grow to be a satisfied, good-performing member of our fantastic team.
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DS Smith Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DS Smith and has not been reviewed or approved by DS Smith.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay to good across many roles, with some plants indicating competitive or above‑market hourly rates for operators and similar positions. This supports a broadly fair perception of base pay even as experiences vary by site.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. offerings include day‑one medical/vision and dental, employer HSA contributions, and 100% company‑paid life and short/long‑term disability, alongside an EAP. Some role descriptions also highlight mental‑health and fertility options.
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Retirement Support — Packages commonly reference a 401(k) with company match and, in some locations, pension eligibility or company‑funded retirement contributions. This positions retirement benefits as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization
