Commercial Manager - Packaging

Cranleigh Scientific; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative sustainable packaging company in Buckinghamshire seeks a Commercial Manager to lead their customer service and sales teams. This role involves developing sales strategies for the food FMCG and pharmaceutical packaging sectors while fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in senior sales roles, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Business Administration or Marketing.

Benefits

Bonus

Car Allowance

25 days holiday + banks

Health insurance

Pension plan

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven commercial sales experience in food FMCG or pharmaceutical packaging sectors.
• Experience in a senior sales leadership role.
• Strategic thinker, results-oriented, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor customer service and field sales teams.
• Develop and execute sales strategies for food and pharmaceutical industries.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through engagement initiatives.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

CRM software proficiency

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Marketing

Tools

Sales analytics tools

Job description

Cranleigh STEM has partnered with an innovative sustainable packaging organisation in Buckinghamshire we are looking for a commercial manager - packaging to lead their customer service and sales teams. This is an opportunity to take ownership in building sales strategies to increase customer engagement and turnover within the food FMCG and pharmaceutical packaging sectors.

To be considered you should possess proven commercial sales experience within the food FMCG and or pharmaceutical packaging sectors team leadership and strategic planning. A degree in business administration marketing or a related field is preferred.

Salary: -
Benefits: Bonus Car Allowance 25 days holiday + banks health insurance pension plan opportunities for professional development.
Location: Buckinghamshire
Role: Full-time Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the customer service and field sales teams; foster a collaborative culture; conduct performance reviews and provide training.
• Develop and execute sales strategies for the food and pharmaceutical industries; collaborate with finance production and supply chain for accurate sales forecasts; drive profitability.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty; oversee customer engagement initiatives; address and resolve customer issues effectively.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns; implement process improvements for operational efficiency; stay informed on industry trends.
• Provide regular updates on sales performance to the Managing Director; analyse sales data for improvement opportunities; prepare reports and strategic plans.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a senior sales leadership role ideally in food FMCG or pharmaceutical packaging sectors; proven success in sales strategy development.
• Strong leadership communication negotiation and analytical skills; proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.
• Degree in Business Administration Marketing or a related field 'preferred.'
• Strategic thinker results-oriented adaptable with high integrity and professionalism.