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Commercial Director Packaging (cardboard) - Food Sector

Hybrid in País Vasco·Added 21 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode
Hybrid, País Vasco
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
Other languages
French
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Competitive salary composed of fixed and variable components.
  • Company vehicle.

The role

Reporting to the General Manager, the selected person will be responsible for defining the commercial and marketing strategy, with a strategic vision and market orientation, as part of the Management Committee.

  • Definition and execution of the commercial strategy and team management
  • Knowledge of the packaging sector (printed cardboard)

What you'll do

  • Definition of commercial strategy: sales plan, target markets, and action plan, driving business growth.
  • Team management: leading, coordinating, and motivating the sales team.
  • Market analysis, sector trends, and consumer behavior, to contribute to the growth and positioning of the company.
  • Identify new business opportunities.
  • Strengthen relationships with existing customers,
  • Manage and lead the sales team, planning the sales force.
  • KPI control.
  • Preparation of reports.
  • Management of the commercial budget.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or similar.
  • Solid knowledge in the world of Packaging.
  • Previous experience in commercial management positions (minimum 5 years) in industrial environments.
  • Negotiation skills, business vision, and team leadership.
  • Proficiency in Social Selling.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective commercial strategies.
  • Availability to travel nationally and internationally (France).
  • Advanced English and French C1 (prioritizing French).
  • Residency in the Basque Country, on-site presence at the factory (Álava)

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry
Staffing

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About the company & team

Consolidated industrial company manufacturing Packaging solutions for different sectors, with national and international presence, located in the Basque Country.

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