Growth-Oriented Sales Manager — Food Packaging

Harrison Scott Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Scott Associates is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for a leading food packaging manufacturer in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on driving commercial growth, strengthening existing customer relationships and securing new business.

You will lead a high‑performing sales team, coach colleagues and align sales activities with production, operations and customer service to meet targets and ensure service excellence. Strong CRM, forecasting and pricing discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven background in sales management within packaging, plastics or FMCG.
• Strong leadership with track record of growing customer accounts.
• Experience delivering against sales targets and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sales function to drive commercial growth.
• Coach and mentor the sales team; recruit and develop new members.
• Oversight of existing accounts, ensure high service levels and retention.
• Propel new business development and identify opportunities in markets.
• Contribute to pricing decisions, quotations and commercial proposals; manage turnover and margins.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

New business development

Pricing & proposals

Sales forecasting

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Harrison Scott Associates is seeking an experienced Sales Manager for a leading food packaging manufacturer in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on driving commercial growth, strengthening existing customer relationships and securing new business.

You will lead a high‑performing sales team, coach colleagues and align sales activities with production, operations and customer service to meet targets and ensure service excellence. Strong CRM, forecasting and pricing discipline are essential.