About the CompanyOur client is a fast‑growing company that specialises in the rental, pooling and cleaning of various types of packaging, such as rolling load carriers, crates and pallets, which play a crucial role in the supply chain of retailers and their suppliers. With innovative solutions, they strive to transform the packaging market continuously. They operate in the Netherlands and various European countries including England and Germany. Our client has recently acquired a company specialising in rental and supply of folding IBC units, manufacture and supply of IBC liners, and supply of adapters and equipment to improve discharge and reduce waste. They run local depots in the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Italy and Spain which support a wide range of customers across Europe.Job TitleArea Sales ManagerRole OverviewAs an Area Sales Manager, you are responsible for sales development in your geographical sector: Northern and Eastern Spain. Your main task will be developing new markets and consolidating existing customers by offering best‑in‑class service and products. You will report to the Business Development Manager for CEE and Italy.Responsibilities- Consolidate existing customer base / account management- Actively search for new markets- Target organisations that process and/or move liquid products and operate across market sectors to include food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and chemical- Prospecting (list & internet requests)- Customer needs analysis, development and costing of suitable total solutions in IBC’s logistics- Product demonstration- Make commercial offers (with the support of our colleagues in the depot and at the head office)- Negotiate prices, quantities and deadlines and close sales- Participate in trade shows and promotional events- Be part of business intelligence- Offer a consultative approach to customers, working across all levels from shop floor to board level- Develop a thorough understanding of customers and monitor their operations, looking for opportunities to develop further business or provide additional value- Deliver total turnkey solutions, solving a client’s entire intermediate bulk liquid handling requirements- Provide comprehensive information to the Market Director on a monthly basis, including major account information, prospect updates, activity, time management and relevant market informationQualifications- Minimum Master’s degree in sales and commercial development- 5+ years in B2B sales (food process, cosmetics, logistics, packaging)- Proven new business development (“hunter”) and effective account management (“farmer”) skills- Experience selling to target bulk liquid sectors (food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemicals)- Personable – able to build strong relationships- Strong written and verbal presentation skills- Solution and technical sales ability- Numerically competent- Excellent organisational skills (territory planning and time management)- Ability to absorb client information and communicate features and benefits to customers- English spoken fluently- Self‑starter, high energy, drive and determinationBenefits- Fixed monthly salary (depending on experience)- Quarterly‑paid uncapped bonus structure, based on turnover and margin growth- Fully expensed company car- Company credit card- Mobile phone & laptop- Additional advantages (health insurance, life insurance, RTT days)Additional InformationThis home‑based position requires a high level of autonomy. Frequent business trips are expected (2 to 3 days per week), with overnight stays expected. Type of contract: Permanent / Full‑time. Status: Executive. Start: As soon as possible.#J-18808-Ljbffr