At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a high-performing sales team to drive business growth.
- Company: Join a respected manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions with a strong commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, performance bonus, company car, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career development in an international business.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of packaging innovation and make a real impact in a growing industry.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in sales leadership within packaging; strong strategic and negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Location: United Kingdom (with regular UK and European travel).
Salary: Attractive Executive Package + Performance Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits.
Our Client is a highly respected and successful manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions, supplying many of the world's leading consumer and industrial brands. Continued investment, a strong commitment to innovation and a customer-centric approach have positioned the business for significant future growth. As part of its long-term strategic development, our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Sales Director to lead its commercial function and drive the next phase of profitable expansion.
Responsibilities
- Commercial Leadership: Develop and implement the company's sales strategy in line with long-term business objectives; Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sales team; Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement; Recruit, mentor and develop future commercial talent.
- Business Growth: Identify and deliver new business opportunities across targeted market sectors; Expand relationships with existing customers while securing strategic new accounts; Develop market strategies that drive sustainable revenue and margin growth; Translate market intelligence into commercially successful sales initiatives.
- Strategic Customer Management: Build trusted executive-level relationships with major customers; Lead complex commercial negotiations while protecting profitability; Champion customer-focused packaging solutions across materials, printing, converting and sustainable packaging technologies; Ensure exceptional levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Technology, Quality, Supply Chain and Business Development teams; Support new product development and commercialisation initiatives; Contribute to the ongoing development of compelling customer value propositions.
- Commercial Performance: Drive best practice in CRM, pipeline management and sales forecasting; Utilise data and commercial analytics to improve decision-making and sales effectiveness; Implement structured business development processes to support long-term growth.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will be an experienced commercial leader with a successful track record within the packaging or converting industry.
- At least 10 years' progressive commercial experience, including senior sales leadership within packaging.
- A proven history of delivering profitable sales growth.
- Experience building, motivating and developing successful sales teams.
- Strong strategic selling, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent commercial judgement and leadership capability.
- The ability to influence both customers and internal stakeholders at executive level.
Desirable Experience
- Flexible packaging, films, laminates or other engineered packaging solutions.
- Knowledge of packaging materials, printing and converting processes.
- Experience supporting sustainability-led packaging initiatives.
- MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification.
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension and comprehensive benefits
- Long-term career development within a growing international business
Sales Director in Billington employer: Listgrove
Listgrove is an exceptional employer located in Worcestershire, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in the exciting field of new product introductions. Join us to be part of a team that values quality and timely delivery while supporting your career aspirations in a thriving environment.
