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.
What you’ll be doing
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
About Holland Colours
Our employees are co-owners of the company. This is rooted in our culture: employees are engaged and in it for the long term. With this employee participation model, we are independent, and we can guarantee that we are living our purpose: helping our clients find a better way by working together. When things don’t go as planned, we always find new ways of working together. That is why we value accountability. If you take responsibility for what you do, things will work out in the end. You may work with a lot of freedom because we trust each other as colleagues. Decisions are made quickly because we are a relatively small company. This helps when we want to move fast in the changing additives and colorant industry.