Sales Manager – Dye Sublimation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Oversee and enhance sales through both existing and new accounts for dye sublimation papers.

• Secure and expand business opportunities for Sappi’s dye sublimation paper grades and associated services.

• Cultivate a positive brand image and position Sappi as the preferred supplier partner.

• Increase market presence and share within designated sales territories.

• Collaborate with the Dye Sublimation sales team to share market information, statistics, concepts, objectives, and planned activities.

• Support budgetary objectives and align with Sappi’s global strategic vision for dye sublimation papers.

• Manage customer sales orders and claims effectively.

• Engage with customer service and technical application engineers to deliver suitable solutions and foster robust account relationships.

• Monitor and assist agents working within the sales regions.

• Equip agents with commercial insights and coordinate strategic initiatives across regional markets and sales channels.

• Aid in the development and launch of new products.

• Offer insights for marketing strategies and provide feedback on market conditions and industry trends.

• Maintain and update sales data, leads, and prospects within Salesforce.

• Represent Sappi at international trade fairs.

• Report directly to the Sales Director FlexPack & Dye Sublimation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales of dye sublimation products.

• Demonstrated history of managing international accounts with distributors, end customers, and converters.

• Strong understanding of identifying success factors and executing market strategies in global and complex organizations.

• An entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking abilities.

• Proficient presentation skills.

• Capability to engage with diverse target audiences and functions within both existing and prospective accounts.

• Strong intercultural competencies and an awareness of different cultural perspectives.

• Fluent in English; additional language skills are advantageous.

• Highly motivated and proactive, with a goal-oriented and organized approach to work.

• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, especially Salesforce.

• Specific knowledge and connections within the fashion industry are beneficial.

• Expertise in dye sublimation papers is an asset.

• A solid network within the fashion and sportswear sectors is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.

• Permanent employment contract.

• Company vehicle provided for business travel within your region.

• Competitive gross annual salary ranging from €90,000 to €130,000 based on full-time employment.

• Access to a vast array of online training resources.

• Opportunities for learning and professional development.

• A multicultural and international work atmosphere.

• Chance to work for a global leader in wood fibre solutions.

• Commitment to sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

• Active diversity and inclusion programs.