Key Account Manager Thermoplastics

My client got its start in 1964 producing solid masterbatches, but they've also been producing liquid colors for inks and coatings applications for over 40 years. They recently launched a line of liquid colorants to complement our solid color products - one of just a few colorant companies to produce both alternatives. This means they can offer companies the full service which is a big added value.

Position:

The EU Packaging Industry Manager is responsible for managing the strategic initiatives portfolio as well as directing all relevant sales activities. The successful candidate will partner with R&D, technical service, sales and customers to identify and evaluate high value projects and drive execution of platform solutions that show technical differentiation.

The person will also focus on the following tasks:

• Commercial Management
• Strategic Planning
• Market/Technical Analysis
• Project Management

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business with significant technical experience or technical degree with significant business experience
* Minimum of 7 years of commercial experience in the thermoplastic packaging industry managing major multinational converter accounts as well as Brand Owners at head office level.
* Proven track record of implementation and execution of marketing strategies
* Strong account management and relationship building skills.
* International business experience, preferably multilingual
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges facing the packaging industry and illustrate a knowledge of the operational attention to detail that will be required to succeed within the industry.

In case you are interested, please respond to this advert with your up to date CV in Word or contact me: Jeroen De Maeyer via phone numbers listed on our website and extension 3297. I'm also on LinkedIn so feel free to connect.