Account Manager

📍 Hybrid: Work from home with occasional travel to Deurne, NL | Manufacturing Plant Location: Fougerolles, FR

Fuji Seal Europe, part of the global Fuji Seal Group, is a leading provider of high-quality packaging solutions across the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical industries. With a heritage of over 127 years and a strong focus on innovation, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio—including shrink sleeves, pressure-sensitive labels, spouted pouches, and automatic labeling systems—across the EMEA region.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager Machinery for the French market. Based in France you will be the key commercial contact for this region and play a pivotal role in driving growth in the B2B packaging machinery segment. Additionally, the role involves responsibilities across other European countries, with a strong focus on market expansion and the identification of new leads and business opportunities.

As Account Manager, you will report directly to the Machinery Sales Manager and take full ownership of the sales cycle, from prospecting to ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively develop new business through field visits and outbound calls
• Conduct client meetings, understand their needs, and deliver tailored presentations
• Prepare and follow up on RFI/RFQs, quotations, and negotiations through to contract closure
• Coordinate closely with our factories to ensure smooth project execution
• Monitor payments and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Conduct market and competitive analyses and provide regular reporting
• Nurture long-term relationships with existing clients while exploring new opportunities

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a motivated professional who combines technical know-how with commercial acumen.

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 5–7 years of experience in international account management, preferably within FMCG
• At least 5 years of successful experience in B2B machinery sales, preferably in the packaging industry
• Native French speaker with fluent English;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset
• A technical background (e.g. mechanical or automation engineering) or experience in machine after-sales service with commercial potential
• High willingness to travel (as much as required)
• Hybrid work arrangements – working from home, access to our Fougerolles offices, and occasional travel to Deurne, NL.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, international role within a modern and collaborative organization
• Competitive compensation package and annual bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work
• A culture that embraces diversity, fosters professional growth, promotes an informal atmosphere, and is committed to continuous improvement.

At Fuji Seal Europe, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all individuals are valued regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. We support equal opportunities and inclusive hiring practices globally.

📩 To apply, please submit your CV via this post or email us at [email protected].

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