Commercial Sales Manager

Harrison Scott Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing packaging business seeks an experienced Commercial Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK and EU. You will manage a portfolio of customers, identify and close new business opportunities, and collaborate with teams to meet customer needs. Success in B2B sales within the printed labels sector is essential, along with strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary and performance-related commission are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related commission

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales within the printed labels sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with confidence to manage negotiations independently.
• Ability to work remotely and deliver results without micromanagement.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a portfolio of high-volume packaging and label customers across the UK.
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to align customer needs with sourcing capabilities.
• Operate with autonomy to drive revenue and margin.
• Build long-term customer relationships.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

This is a first class opportunity to join a fast-growing packaging business in their search for a Commercial Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK and EU. Specialising in imported label stock, printed labels, till rolls, and packaging consumables, our client has built a robust global sourcing infrastructure—and now needs a commercially savvy sales leader to unlock its full potential.

This is a strategic, high-impact role, ideal for a Sales Manager or experienced Business Development Manager with a strong track record in the labels industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and grow a portfolio of high-volume packaging and label customers across the UK (and potentially EU).
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities, particularly at container or bulk scale.
• Collaborate closely with operations and procurement teams to align customer needs with global sourcing capabilities.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, using sound commercial judgment to drive revenue and margin.
• Represent the business with integrity and professionalism, building long-term customer relationships.

About You:

• Proven success in B2B sales within the printed labels sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to manage negotiations and customer expectations independently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work remotely and deliver results without micromanagement.

Why Join?

• Join a business at a pivotal growth stage with established supply chains and operational infrastructure already in place.
• Genuine opportunity to shape the commercial future of the business and be rewarded for success.
• Competitive base salary, performance-related commission, and long-term career prospects.

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