Sales Manager – Packaging Machinery

About the role

We are a leading European OEM specializing in capsule filling and sealing technology, seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth across Benelux, Germany, North Africa and the Middle East, with potential additional European responsibilities. The role is hybrid, combining key account management and business development, and can be performed remotely from Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Own commercial and technical sales responsibility for assigned territories and key accounts.
• Develop and execute regional sales and market‑entry strategies.
• Identify, develop and convert new project opportunities (RFQs).
• Manage strategic customer relationships and drive long‑term account growth.
• Act as a consultative partner on engineered packaging solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering and concept teams on project development.
• Maintain regular customer touchpoints and contribute to product and technology direction.

Required profile

• 5–10+ years of experience in sales of packaging machinery or capital equipment.
• Background selling engineered solutions/systems, preferably to Food & Beverage or CPG manufacturers.
• Strong hunter mentality combined with key‑account management capability.
• Structured, consultative and commercially astute.
• Willingness to travel internationally (30–50%).
• German or French language skills are advantageous.

Required skills

• Experience with packaging machinery or capital equipment sales.
• Knowledge of engineered packaging solutions for food & beverage or CPG.