Sales Director & Corrugated

Mercury Search and Selection; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging firm is seeking a dynamic Sales Director to drive commercial strategy and deliver sales growth. This role involves developing a comprehensive sales strategy, mentoring a high-performing sales team, and ensuring exceptional customer service. A strong background in sales management within the packaging sector is essential, ideally with experience in corrugated solutions. This position offers a competitive package including a car and bonus, while providing the opportunity to significantly impact the company's future direction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales management experience in the packaging sector; corrugated experience is desirable.
• Positive attitude towards sales and excellent market knowledge.
• Strong understanding of account management and commercial strategy.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy for business growth.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive customer focus and ensure exceptional service levels.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
• Manage pricing strategies to ensure profitable business growth.

Skills

Sales management experience

Industry knowledge of packaging

Business acumen

B2B sales knowledge

Job description

Are you a dynamic leader with a strong commercial mindset and a track record of delivering sales growth in packaging?

A unique position has become available to join an industry frontrunner within the corrugated sector, driving the commercial strategy forward.

Sales Director | Corrugated | Midlands & South UK | £ to attract the best + car + bonus

A market leading manufacturer of paper-based packaging products, leveraging innovative technology to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a presence across multiple countries, their expertise spans the entire packaging lifecycle, with innovative packaging solutions that prioritize efficiency, durability, and environmental responsibility.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive sales strategy to drive business growth and market expansion
• Mentoring, and develop a high-performing internal and external sales team
• Driving a culture of customer focus and commercial excellence, ensuring exceptional service levels
• Monitoring market trends in FMCG, Food, Drink, E-Commerce, analysing competitor activity, and customer insights to identify new opportunities for growth
• Managing pricing strategies and negotiations to ensure profitable business growth

Key attributes required:

• Proven track record of sales management experience within the packaging sector; corrugated desirable
• Positive sales attitude and great industry and market knowledge
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of B2B sales, account management, and commercial strategy
• We’re looking for a strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and negotiation - this role would be perfect to either an experienced Sales Director with a strong track record or a high‑performing Sales Manager ready to take the next step into a strategic leadership position

Whether you’re already operating at director level or ready to step up, this role offers the opportunity to grow, influence strategy and drive real results. An excellent opportunity for the right individual to progress and make a lasting impact.