Sales Director - Flexible Packaging

Harrison Scott Associates; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK manufacturing firm is seeking a Sales Director to own the commercial function and lead the sales team. The position involves setting and delivering the sales strategy, managing key customer relationships, and driving revenue growth. Ideal candidates should have a proven background in print or packaging, specifically flexible packaging, and experience at the Head of Sales or Sales Director level. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future growth of the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within print and/or packaging, preferably flexible packaging.
• Currently operating at Head of Sales, Sales Director, or similar level.
• Experienced in managing a sales team and meeting significant sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for the commercial and sales performance of the business.
• Develop and execute a clear sales and growth strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

The Company

A well-established UK manufacturer operating within the print and packaging sector, specialising in flexible packaging solutions. The business has a strong reputation for quality, long-standing customer relationships, and a solid operational platform. With clear growth ambitions, the company is now entering its next phase of development and is investing in senior commercial leadership to drive that journey.

The Role

This is a pivotal, board-facing role with full ownership of the commercial function. The Sales Director will be responsible for setting and delivering the sales and commercial strategy, leading and developing the sales team, and driving sustainable revenue and margin growth across existing and new markets.

You will take responsibility for the sales number, shape go-to-market strategy, and work closely with operations and senior leadership to ensure commercial objectives align with manufacturing capability and long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for the commercial and sales performance of the business
• Develop and execute a clear sales and growth strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team, embedding a high-performance culture
• Manage and grow key customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities
• Own pricing, margin management, forecasting, and pipeline visibility
• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy

About You

• Proven experience within print and/or packaging, ideally flexible packaging
• Currently operating at Head of Sales, Sales Director, or similar level
• Experienced in managing a sales team and delivering against a significant sales target
• Commercially astute with strong strategic and leadership capability
• Comfortable working closely with operations and senior stakeholders

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior sales leader to take full ownership of the commercial agenda, and play a key role in shaping the future growth of a respected flexible packaging manufacturing business.