At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and develop high-value leads across Europe in the liner industry.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Mativ, a leader in innovative materials.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a growing industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of sales experience and a degree in Business or related field.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager to join our growing team and support the expansion of our business across the European liner industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Strategy
- Prospect and develop high‑value leads across European markets
- Execute strategic sales plans and achieve annual sales targets
- Identify and develop new customers and product opportunities
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends within the liner industry
- Participate in the development of commercial strategy and marketing initiatives
- Sales & Account Management
- Manage and grow key customer accounts
- Negotiate enterprise contracts while maximizing margins and long‑term value
- Ensure effective order follow‑up from order entry through payment
- Adapt supply chain solutions to maintain a competitive service level for customers
- Identify upsell and cross‑sell opportunities through regular business reviews
- Pipeline & Performance Management
- Maintain CRM accuracy and strong pipeline hygiene
- Analyze sales metrics and conversion performance
- Report weekly revenue pipelines and forecasts to leadership teams
- Define commercial objectives by country and market
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate customer trials with Quality and R&D teams
- Translate customer technical needs into internal specifications
- Support complaint and claims management from both commercial and technical perspectives
- Support the launch and promotion of new products
Required Profile
- 3–5+ years of experience selling release papers, specialty papers, films, or pressure‑sensitive adhesives
- Strong experience in consultative selling, value‑based pricing, and contract negotiation
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field
- Excellent commercial acumen, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
- High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder management capabilities
What We Offer
Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.
Sales Manager, Release Liners employer: Mativ
At Mativ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the European liner industry. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the diverse needs of our employees and their families, while our commitment to professional development ensures ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in a role where your contributions directly impact our success and enjoy the unique advantages of working in a thriving market environment.