Commercial Manager

About the role

As Commercial Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary commercial team to support the sales apparatus within the framework of our Growing Together initiative. Your team will consist of specialists in sustainability, technical solutions, data, and marketing, and you will ensure their commercial contribution has maximum impact for the Benelux organization. You will also oversee all activities taking place in the Benelux Experience Centre to connect with our customers and colleagues from the overall Benelux organization. Additionally, you will serve as a supportive right-hand to the Marketing & Sales Director Benelux from the Oosterhout location regarding commercial and operational (customer) matters.

What will you do?

Lead the multidisciplinary commercial team:

• Direct the team's deployment in sustainability, technical solutions, data, and marketing expertise, with the goal of optimally supporting the central sales team in customer journeys and propositions;
• Act as a connecting link between Sales and your team.

Provide substantive support and advice to the Marketing & Sales Director Benelux, including on:

• Commercial analyses and scenarios;
• Customer and proposition strategies;
• Liaising with the various local plants in the Benelux, as well as with our European organization.

Coordinate the Benelux Experience Centre and take the lead on internal and external events, including:

• Developing sales campaigns in collaboration with the team;
• Representing Smurfit Westrock at trade fairs and events.

Prepare (marketing) budgets and monitor commercial costs.

Conduct performance and personal development interviews within your team.

What we offer?

• A key role close to the Marketing & Sales Director Benelux and the commercial center of our region;
• A substantively strong management role with direct impact on Sales;
• Room for initiative, creativity, professionalization, and personal growth;
• Market-conform salary and good secondary employment conditions;
• 25 vacation days and 12 days off based on a 40-hour workweek;
• A favorable pension scheme;
• A company car;
• Location Oosterhout, Noord-Brabant.

Who are we?

Smurfit Westrock is a market leader in the packaging industry with a mission to deliver innovative, circular, and customer-focused packaging solutions. With multiple production sites in the Benelux and a strong focus on sustainability, we help our customers move forward with packaging that makes an impact.

Are you who we're looking for?

• Bachelor/Master level, preferably in a commercial or business administration direction;
• Experience in a commercial support, sales, or comparable role;
• Strong analytical and substantive ability; you can switch between strategic and pragmatic approaches;
• A fully-fledged sparring partner for the Marketing & Sales Director Benelux;
• Strong communication skills, connecting, and organizational sensitivity;
• Affinity with sustainability, technology, data, and marketing within a commercial context;
• Good command of Dutch and English, French is a plus.

Take the first step!

Ready to make your mark on the packaging market in the Benelux and beyond? Apply today and become part of Smurfit Westrock: where sustainability, innovation, and customer focus come together.

What happens next?

1. You will receive a confirmation and we will contact you within a few working days.
2. When we see opportunities, we will contact you to schedule an interview. In the interview, we are curious about who you are and what you are looking for. Of course, we will tell you more about our company and the position.
3. A fun fact: for some positions, we have self-developed selection tools to assess and discuss your learning ability, potential, and interests.
4. In the potential second interview, we will delve deeper into who you are and whether you fit the position and the company. You will also see the department so you can experience the practical side and meet future colleagues.
5. The offer

If both we and you see a collaboration, we will make a suitable contract proposal and gladly welcome you to our team.

Do you have questions?

Interested?