Sales Manager - PET Packaging
Sector: Packaging
Function: Sales & Marketing
Location: Spain
Ref: EG/59473
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Spain
The Company:
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of complete packaging systems, from standard bottles, jars and closures to custom packaging solutions and specialized parts.
As part of their European growth strategy, they are expanding their sales team with this new appointment. The role will ensure consistent growth in sales by identifying opportunities, developing sales strategies and action plans.
Responsibilities:
Proactively develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective customers to drive revenue growth
Identify and secure new business opportunities through structured planning, outreach, and pipeline management
Engage potential customers via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings to understand needs and present tailored solutions
Conduct customer visits to assess requirements, promote products/services, and strengthen long-term partnerships
Perform cost–benefit and commercial viability analyses for both existing and prospective accounts
Resolve customer issues effectively by identifying root causes, implementing solutions, and providing feedback to management
Consistently achieve and exceed agreed sales targets within defined timelines
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure aligned and effective sales delivery
Provide regular market and customer insights, including needs, trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities
Recommend improvements to products, services, and commercial strategies based on performance analysis and market feedback
Monitor competitor activity, including pricing, product developments, and go-to-market strategies
Support pricing strategy, quotations, promotions, and commercial negotiations
Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to prospective and existing clients
Manage the full sales cycle, including order processing, contract preparation, and payment follow-up
Respond promptly to customer enquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and credit terms
Maintain accurate reporting, including sales activity, pipeline updates, and market analysis
Ensure full compliance with company policies and relevant quality, environmental, and safety standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IFS)
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will need to have experience in either PET Packaging (Bottles, Containers, Jars and Caps) or Plastic Packaging
Flexible and collaborative
A hunter personality, independent and highly motivated
Good communication skills both written and orally
Excellent at prospecting (cold calling and e-mailing)
Computer literate, with knowledge of current operating systems and software
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process. For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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