Area Sales Manager (Packaging Machinery)

Step into an exhilarating new chapter as an Area Sales Manager (Packaging Machinery) with a world-renowned leader in the printing and converting industry!

Area Sales Manager (Packaging Machinery)

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: jakarta

Keywords: sales and marketing, customer satisfaction, market development, corrugated board, product management, industry relations, market intelligence, project management, technical support, commercial negotiations

Based in vibrant Jakarta, Indonesia, this is your chance to join a passionate team that thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivering exceptional results. You’ll be at the heart of driving sales growth and elevating customer experiences across the region, all while enjoying flexible working opportunities and generous performance-based rewards. This role empowers you to make a real impact—shaping market strategies, building influential relationships, and guiding projects from concept to completion within the dynamic corrugated board sector. If you’re eager to grow professionally in a supportive environment that celebrates your achievements and encourages continuous learning, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

• Become part of a globally celebrated organisation leading the way in printing and packaging technology, where your ideas and efforts directly shape business outcomes and delight customers.
• Experience a truly varied position that blends strategic planning, hands-on client engagement, technical expertise, and insightful market research within Indonesia’s ever-evolving marketplace.
• Enjoy a culture built on teamwork, flexibility, ongoing professional development, and rewarding incentives that recognise your dedication and success.

What you'll do:

As an Area Sales Manager (Packaging Machinery) based in Jakarta, you’ll immerse yourself in a lively role that combines strategic vision with energetic execution. Your days will be filled with meaningful interactions—connecting with clients across Indonesia’s bustling packaging landscape to understand their challenges and guide them towards smart purchasing decisions. You’ll collaborate seamlessly with both internal teams and external partners to deliver bespoke solutions that exceed expectations. By leveraging your deep industry insight and people skills, you’ll help shape forward-thinking product strategies while ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish. Your knack for gathering market intelligence will keep your organisation one step ahead. To shine in this role, you’ll need to balance commercial know-how with technical understanding—all while creating positive experiences for every client you meet.

• Drive the implementation of innovative sales and marketing strategies for packaging machinery products throughout Indonesia, ensuring every initiative aligns with ambitious regional goals.
• Serve as the trusted main contact for customers during every stage of the sales journey—from first enquiry through to seamless installation and aftercare support.
• Cultivate strong, lasting partnerships with key players in the corrugated board industry by fostering trust, loyalty, and open communication.
• Support project management by assisting with commercial negotiations, offering technical insights, and ensuring all business aspects are handled smoothly.
• Continuously monitor market trends and gather detailed intelligence on competitors’ activities to keep your team ahead of the curve.
• Identify high-potential customers in each market segment, understand their unique needs, and present tailored solutions that highlight clear product advantages.
• Champion effective product positioning by staying up-to-date on pricing models, cost structures, and compelling value propositions for each product line.
• Work closely with local service teams to guarantee outstanding customer satisfaction at every touchpoint along the client journey.
• Organise impactful exhibitions, seminars, open houses, and promotional events alongside local management to boost brand visibility and attract new business.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports covering business reviews, project milestones, market updates, budget tracking, and payment collections for senior leadership.

What you bring:

To truly thrive as anArea Sales Manager (Packaging Machinery) in Jakarta’s exciting marketplace, you’ll bring together technical know-how with sharp commercial instincts developed over years in the printing or packaging industries. Your educational background gives you a solid grasp of complex machinery solutions while your hands-on experience means you can confidently navigate intricate sales processes. You have a natural talent for connecting with people—whether presenting at major industry events or consulting one-on-one—and your approachable style builds trust at every turn. Your analytical approach helps you quickly interpret shifting market signals so strategies stay fresh and relevant. Organised and attentive to detail even when juggling multiple priorities, you never lose sight of what matters most. Above all else, your genuine commitment to supporting others—customers seeking guidance or teammates working towards shared goals—makes you an invaluable asset who uplifts everyone around you.

• A degree in engineering or sales related to the corrugated board or packaging machinery industry is essential for this position.
• At least five years’ experience within the printing or packaging sector—preferably focused on corrugated board—is required to excel in this role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales cycles from prospecting through negotiation to successful project completion is highly valued.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for building lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry partners alike.
• Proven track record of gathering market intelligence and translating insights into actionable strategies is important for ongoing success.
• Experience supporting technical validation processes during commercial negotiations will enable you to add value at every stage of the sales journey.
• Excellent organisational abilities are needed for managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail across reporting responsibilities.
• Familiarity with developing marketing plans for industrial products—including event planning for exhibitions or seminars—will be advantageous.
• A collaborative mindset combined with effective communication skills ensures smooth coordination between local service teams and regional leadership.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer satisfaction through responsive support and proactive problem-solving is essential.

What sets this company apart:

This company shines as a global powerhouse renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality innovation within the printing and packaging machinery sector. With decades of expertise serving diverse markets worldwide—including Southeast Asia—it has earned an outstanding reputation for reliability, technological advancement, and putting customers first. Employees enjoy being part of an inclusive network where knowledge sharing is second nature; ongoing training ensures continuous professional growth while flexible working arrangements promote true work-life harmony. Supportive leadership empowers everyone to contribute ideas freely while feeling genuinely valued as part of a close-knit team. Performance-based incentives further celebrate those who go above expectations—making this not just another workplace but a launchpad where careers soar!

What's next:

If you’re excited about making your mark in packaging machinery sales alongside an inspiring team in Indonesia’s thriving market, don’t miss out!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.