Sales Director – Packaging

Harrison Scott Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning packaging company is seeking a dynamic Sales Director to drive growth and influence business strategy. This role requires a motivated individual with a strong background in sales, particularly within the FMCG sector and printed packaging. You will be responsible for developing sales strategies, achieving targets, and leading a dedicated sales team. This innovative firm values its employees and offers a collaborative environment for professional growth. If you are ambitious and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Results Driven Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and managing a sales team.
• Experience with large FMCG brands and printed packaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve growth.
• Lead the sales team and present performance to the board.

Skills

Sales Management

FMCG Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £Outstanding Basic + Company Car + Results Driven Bonus

We have a rare opportunity to join an award-winning, state-of-the-art packaging company, offering a wide range of innovative packaging solutions to large retail and blue-chip companies. Our client is looking for a Sales Director to work within the existing sales team and support aggressive growth plans. The successful candidate will have the ability to influence the future of the business by winning new business in strategic high-profile FMCG brand accounts.

The Role:

This role is suited to a highly motivated individual confident in both sales and managing a sales team. The successful candidate should be dynamic and ambitious, with a background working with or for large FMCG brands and familiarity with printed packaging.

Reporting to the Managing Director and serving as a board member, you will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing the sales strategy. Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing the sales strategy
2. Achieving the sales budget as a minimum
3. Presenting monthly sales performance to the board
4. Supporting the sales team where applicable
5. Working closely with the business to meet company objectives
6. Traveling to meet customers, including European travel
7. Leading from the front with enthusiasm and drive
8. Being a positive, friendly, approachable, flexible, and hardworking team player
9. Showing proactive, entrepreneurial, and innovative qualities
10. Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills
11. Building strong, long-term relationships
12. Having strong organizational and project management skills
13. Preferred experience in print packaging
14. Knowledge of FMCG brands and the client’s product portfolio (desirable)
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
16. Holding a full driving license

This packaging company is experiencing exciting growth and seeks a motivated individual to advance the business. If you believe your skills match this role and you want to join a dynamic company that values and invests in its employees, we encourage you to apply.

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We only consider applicants resident in the UK with recent experience in the print, packaging, or paper sectors.