Sales Manager Germany
About Crown
Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
About this opportunity
The primary responsibility of the Sales Manager for Germany will be to manage customer portfolios in the country, account managing existing customers and developing new business for Crown with a focus on West and Southwest Germany.
The Sales Manager will work closely with our plants in Saarlouis, Germany and Custines, France to marry up customer requirements and market demand with production and supply of Crown beverage cans.
The position is based in Zug, Switzerland and reports to the Regional Sales Director. Up to 50% travel will be required to succeed in this role.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver Sales volumes, value and prices against budget and sales objectives
- Analyse competitor and industrial trends within the market to support decision-making
- Identify and evaluate new market trends and opportunities
- Develop opportunities for new business with the aim of growing Crown’s market share
- Collaborate with customers to receive and analyse customer forecasts (short & long-term)
- Monitor and manage inventory levels by customer, in accordance with contractual commitments
- Liaise with Art & Repro with respect to design development and approval
- Represent Crown and maintain regular contact with key customers / accounts
- Arrange proactive visits to the customer / filling locations to maintain good relations and improve our understanding of customer requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in a Business or Engineering subject
- 5+ years of experience in sales, account management and / or business development
- Knowledge of the metal packaging sector
Required Skills and Competencies
- Fluency in German, ideally native speaker, as well as highly proficient in English
- Strong head for figures, with budgeting and good excel skills
- Self-starter, able to work autonomously
- IT literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills: negotiation, organisation and influencing
- Capable of working under pressure
What Crown Offers You
- The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
- To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
- Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
- Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
Working Together
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.
We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.
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Sales Manager Germany
Zug, CH, CH-6340