Descripción de la oferta
Main Purpose of the Position
In collaboration with the Sales Manager Iberia, Sales Executive will be responsible for driving sales within Spain and Portugal, developing new customers, and managing the existing portfolio.
Occasionally, the role will provide administrative support related to customer care areas ensuring compliance with company processes and standards.
Key Responsibilities
2.1. New customer development:
Identify new potential fillers / markets / trends.
Co-ordinate CTS/ Litho/Quality to ensure smooth start up
Carry out Market price analysis, prepare and send quotes (after approval from Sales Manager of Iberia).
Co-ordinate Initial decor development.
Check Credit and payment
Update all the Opportunities & VAMF in CRM
Follow- up all the Leads
2.2. Customer management:
Ensure follow up of Spanish and Portuguese customers’ portfolio
Ensure customers forecast accuracy (STP)
Ensure a regular follow-up of finished product stocks (slow movers).
Ensure a regular follow-up of overdue receivables and take corrective actions.
Ensure the management of production transfers with sister plants (with support of CCare + S&D Dept).
Coordinate & ensure regular visits and contacts with the logistics, marketing, quality and purchasing services of the customers
Ensure regular follow up of customer contract / filling forecasts / actual sales and take corrective actions if discrepancy.
Introduce, co-ordinate and follow up “VAP Products” (ie: Promotional laser end, embossed…).
Co-ordinate and follow up “Special Project” (ie: Digitalization, Customer Cost Saving program, Sustainability & New Regulatory requests)
Ensure interface with Quality / CTS for customer complaints.
2.3. Reporting:
Ensure Weekly Sales files and prepare comments with Sales Manager of Iberia
Prepare monthly Supply/Demand in collaboration with the Sales Manager of Iberia
Follow up and keep updated Bev Mod & CRM reports
2.4. Marketing Activities:
Present & sell + follow up Ardagh Packaging Marketing innovations and new products to customers.
Coordinate & ensure follow up of presentations (ie: sending samples, Technical Data Sheet…), organise trials in co-ordination with CTS and Quality.
2.5. Contracts Negotiation:
Prepare in collaboration with the Sales Manager and lead/support contract negotiations (depending on customer classification).
Input and value ideas for new contract structures.
2.6. Others:
Be Customer Care Back up in case of holidays or any.
Professional Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Trade, Industrial/Packaging Engineering, or similar.
Languages
Spanish native
English professional level (B2–C1) for internal communication and reporting.
Portuguese is a plus for direct customer interaction in Portugal.
Technical Skills
CRM systems (Salesforce/MS Dynamics or similar): opportunity management, reporting.
SAP
Advanced Excel (price analysis, forecasts, stock monitoring).
Advanced Powerpoint
Knowledge of sales cycle management - from quote to cash : forecasting, orders, production, logistics, invoicing, collections.
Preferred: understanding of sustainability and regulatory requirements (packaging, recyclability, EPR).
Previous job/project experience
5-7 years in B2B sales roles, ideally in Packaging, beverages, FMCG, or related industries.
Account management and new business development (hunting + farming).
Proven experience in:
Preparing quotations and supporting contract negotiations.
Coordinating with technical teams (CTS/Quality/Graphics) and logistics.
Forecast accuracy and KPI tracking.
Credit checks and overdue receivables management.
Behavioural Competencies
Results-driven and customer-oriented (multi-stakeholder: procurement, marketing, quality, logistics).
Negotiation and closing skills (ability to structure win–win agreements).
Planning and accuracy in follow-up (forecast, pipeline, stocks, overdues).
Clear communication across departments (Sales–CTS–Quality–Graphics–Legal–S&D).
Resilience and proactivity (able to lead “special projects”: digitalization, cost-saving, sustainability).
Team player with accountability.
Sobre el grupo Ardagh
Sobre el grupo Ardagh
Ardagh Group es líder mundial en soluciones de envases de metal y vidrio, y produce envases para las marcas líderes mundiales. Trazamos nuestras raíces desde la Irish Glass Bottle Company, fundada en 1932. Desde entonces, hemos crecido rápidamente siendo un equipo de más de 16.000 personas con ingresos de casi $ 7 mil millones. Hoy tenemos presencia en Europa y América.
La planta de Valdemorillo es la referencia de Ardagh en España y cuenta con un equipo de profesionales experimentados en todas las áreas.
¿Sabía que Ardagh produce muchas de las latas y botellas de sus bebidas favoritas?
¿Sabía que producimos envases de metal y vidrio que son materiales permanentes, lo que significa que pueden reciclarse infinitamente sin pérdida de calidad?
¿Sabía que producimos más de 160 millones de envases por día?
En Ardagh somos apasionados de la sostenibilidad y tenemos reputación de innovación. Superamos los límites de lo que es posible, promoviendo nuevos métodos de producción, nuevas técnicas de diseño y nuevas formas de reciclar y ahorrar energía. Nuestro objetivo es reducir cualquier impacto ambiental negativo mientras seguimos siendo económicamente sostenibles y socialmente responsables.
Creemos que el éxito de nuestro negocio depende del éxito de nuestra gente. Nos esforzamos por crear entornos de trabajo donde nuestros empleados se sientan valorados, puedan trabajar a su máximo potencial y donde se celebren sus logros.
Aquí en Ardagh, ofrecemos oportunidades emocionantes y gratificantes para personas talentosas y creativas. Si tienes ambición y quieres tener un impacto en tu carrera, ven y únete a nuestro equipo, ¡disfrutarás el viaje!
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