Greif

About the Company

Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Greif

Job Title

Area Sales Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description

**Job Title** Area Sales Manager **Role Summary** Lead sales and profitability for a portfolio of packaging closure system customers within the DACH, Benelux, and (post‑training) UK regions. Drive growth through new business development, account management, and solution-oriented customer service while aligning with company strategy and ensuring high customer satisfaction. **Expectations** * Achieve sales and revenue targets and maintain profitability for the assigned territory. * Manage up to 50 % travel within Europe, focusing on DACH, Benelux, and the UK. * Deliver accurate, timely performance reports and manage overdue accounts. **Key Responsibilities** * Identify and develop new business opportunities and market expansion in close collaboration with global/regional sales and marketing leaders. * Define and execute customer action plans for both existing and new accounts. * Set sales objectives with business unit stakeholders and align all partners. * Negotiate contracts and close deals that balance company and customer goals. * Optimize customer portfolio and product mix to maximize profitability. * Collect and maintain relevant customer and competitive intelligence, and share insights within the organization. * Coordinate resolution of customer complaints with regional and site quality and operations teams. * Track performance by customer, region, and product line, providing precise monthly reporting. * Manage overdue balances in accordance with company targets. **Required Skills** * Proven B2B sales or key account management success, ideally in packaging or plastics (injection moulding preferred). * Experience in international sales and multicultural environments. * Strong independence, prioritization, planning, and organizational skills. * Excellent Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). * Fluent in German and English; additional language skills are an advantage. * 50 % European travel readiness, with focus on DACH, Benelux and the UK. **Required Education & Certifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). * No specific certifications required.

Belgium

Remote

04-03-2026