Company description Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries. The Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of drug containment solutions including closures and accessories, as well as drug delivery systems, medical devices and solutions for the health industry. The product range includes digital solutions for therapy support, medication pumps, syringes, pens, auto-injectors and inhalers as well as vials, cartridges, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, dropper and syrup bottles and more. Gerresheimer ensures the safe delivery and reliable administration of drugs to the patient. Gerresheimer supports its customers with comprehensive services along the value chain and in addressing the growing demand for enhanced sustainability. With over 40 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence and produces locally for regional markets. Together with Bormioli Pharma, the Group generated revenues of around EUR 2.4bn in 2024 and currently employs around 13,600 people. Gerresheimer AG is listed in the MDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0LD6E6). Job description In the Moulded Glass business unit, we are looking for you as a Sales Manager Italy (m/f/d) to strengthen our Food & Beverage team. Do you have initial professional experience in sales, ideally in the packaging industry, and would you like to develop your technical and strategic skills? Then we look forward to getting to know you. Your tasks will include: Supporting and developing existing (inter)national customers and targeting potential new customers in the food and beverage industry Solution-oriented cooperation with B2B customers – from preparing quotations and contracts to processing orders on time Establishing and maintaining long-term, reliable customer relationships through personal contact and expert advice Participating in the development of new products and clarifying technical and quality requirements Support in strategic and operational sales planning and in the implementation of sales and budget targets Close cooperation with internal and external interfaces such as technology, production, logistics, and quality Your profile Completed degree in economics, engineering, or comparable training Initial experience in sales, key account management, or (new) business development (B2B), in the field of primary packaging and/or the food or beverage industry Initial touchpoints with the Italian food or beverage market Technical understanding and interest in sustainable packaging solutions Initiative, openness to new approaches, and a keen sense of market trends Strong communication skills, confident manner, and customer-oriented thinking Very good Italian and English skills Proficient in MS Office; SAP skills are anadvantage Willingness to travel Benefits Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes A collegial working environment and an international corporate culture Group accident insurance Company health management and a company pension scheme Internal and external training opportunities Company bicycle leasing Discounts at partner companies Annual company events