Business development manager packaging
What it's like to work here
We are looking for a visionary who is excited about the prospect of pushing boundaries in the packaging industry. Take the next step in your career as Business Development Manager Packaging at Holland Colours, where your vision and expertise can help us grow. As a seasoned professional in the plastic industry, you're no stranger to the process of extrusion and blow molding. With your profound understanding of market trends, you will play a crucial role in guiding us through the intricate network of brand owners and key decision makers of the packaging sector. You know how to make new partnerships come to life. For your dedication, we offer the opportunity to influence our strategic direction, in an agile environment to make impactful decisions, and the flexibility to work from anywhere. This is your chance to build a legacy within a company that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
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What you'll be doing
Main Work
Your role is not just about selling; it's about shaping sustainable and innovative packaging solutions that meet the demands of major brand owners. As a Business Development Manager Packaging at Holland Colours you will act as a pivotal change agent within our organization and across the industry, driving innovation from the ground up. Your focus will be on building relationships and exploring new business opportunities to expand our market presence in the EMEIA region. Because of your established network, you know how to start a conversation with brand owners and key decision-makers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and support the creation and execution of customer tests (as the industry isn't just about mixing colors; it's about solving problems and enhancing experiences);
- Generate new business leads through various channels, including networking events, industry conferences, and online platforms;
- Active involvement with key industry associations;
- Lead negotiations with potential clients to establish mutually beneficial terms and conditions;
- Develop and implement effective prospecting strategies to expand the customer base.
Your talent
In this pivotal role as Business Development Manager Packaging at Holland Colours, collaboration is key. You'll be joining forces with our technical team, a group of colorant experts and innovators who understand the intricacies of plastic down to the molecular level. With their expertise at your disposal, you'll have the tools and resources needed to turn visionary ideas into market growth. This is what you’ll need to bring:
- An established network in the packaging industry, especially packaging brand owners;
- Profound understanding of market trends in rigid plastic packaging, recycling and additive concentrates;
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or chemistry
- 10 years of experience in Business Development or Sales, with a focus on B2B transactions;
- Willingness to travel across EMEIA to engage with clients and stakeholders.
Our offer
Being Business Development Manager Packaging at Holland Colours is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact. You'll contribute to shaping our business and to the future of our industry. For your dedication we offer:
- An equity package as you become part of the Holland Colours Family;
- The opportunity to influence our strategic direction;
- The opportunity to build your own legacy of success within the industry;
- Freedom, agility and speed to make impact with visible results in a fast moving company;
- The ability to work from home or other locations;
- Pension plan, end-of-year-bonus, performance bonus and collective health insurance.
Job criteria:
- Established network in the packaging industry, especially packaging brand owners;
- Profound understanding of market trends in rigid plastic packaging, recycling and additive concentrates
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or chemistry;
- 10 years of experience in Business Development or Sales, with a focus on B2B transactions;
- Willingness to travel across EMEIA to engage with clients and stakeholders.
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Celebrating Excellence: A World-Class Workplace
We've won the prestigious "World Class Workplace" award. This shows our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
This award, was given to us by Effectory, an independent firm specializing in employee feedback research. This underscores the success of our efforts in creating a workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member feels valued and empowered.
