Key Account Manager France (m/f) - Plastic Packaging for the Cosmetics Industry

Iro&Partners

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Paris, Île-de-France, France on site Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted December 4, 2025 Last posted December 4, 2025
Job description

Our client is a globally leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic packaging for the cosmetics industry. With a long-standing presence in the market and prestigious clients such as L’Oréal, Clarins, and Pierre Fabre, the company is firmly established in France and is now seeking to strengthen its sales team with a field-based position.

Your Responsibilities

  • Independent management and strategic development of existing clients in France
  • Acquisition of new clients with a focus on major cosmetics brands (e.g. LVMH, Chanel, Roche, Coty)
  • Sales of plastic packaging solutions – from technical consultation to contract closure
  • Leading sales negotiations and preparing tailored offers
  • Close collaboration with internal teams in France and Austria
  • Attendance at trade fairs and networking events

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales
  • Key account management in the packaging or cosmetics industry
  • Fluent in French and very good English skills
  • German is a plus, as it is the corporate language
  • Self-driven, communicative and customer-oriented personality
  • Confident use of ERP and CRM systems
  • High willingness to travel within France
  • Located in Paris, Toulouse or Bordeaux

Benefits

  • A responsible role with plenty of room for initiative
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
  • Attractive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses
  • Flexible working conditions (home office) with regular customer visits
  • Long-term perspectives in a well-known company and growing market

We look forward to receiving your application!

About this role

Summary

Manage and develop client accounts, acquire new clients, lead sales negotiations, collaborate with teams, attend trade fairs.

Job title

Key Account Manager France (m/f) - Plastic Packaging for the Cosmetics Industry

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

packaging

Location requirements

located in Paris, Toulouse, Bordeaux; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

saleskey account managementERPCRMcustomer-oriented

Preferred skills

fluent Frenchvery good EnglishGerman

Specializations

key account managementpackagingcosmetics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paris, France

On-site City

Paris, France

Remote City

Toulouse, France

Remote City

Bordeaux, France

Remote City