Sales Manager - UK & Europe | Packaging Manufacturer | UK

Mercury Search and Selection; St Helens; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Sales Manager for the UK and Europe. This role involves driving sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and nurturing existing relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the packaging industry and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of up to £60k plus a car allowance and OTE is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing new business in the packaging industry.
• Ability to engage with customers at all levels.
• Experience in the European market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute European sales strategies.
• Identify and target new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Develop and close deals with new customers.
• Oversee day-to-day customer communications.
• Monitor performance and trends for informed recommendations.

Skills

Business development in packaging industry

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Agility and adaptability

Job description

Ready to take your packaging sales career to the next level?

Could you make a real impact on the European stage? Drive growth through existing products, new innovations, and fresh customer and distributor partnerships.

If you’re a natural relationship-builder with a knack for spotting opportunities and turning them into results, we’d love to hear from you.

Sales Manager - UK & Europe | Food Service Packaging | UK | Up to £60k plus car allowance and OTE

A multi-award-winning global leader in retail and e-commerce packaging solutions, this company partners with prestigious blue-chip brands worldwide. Known for their creativity and innovation, they’ve built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional service and premium-quality solutions. With significant investment in their people, they foster a culture that inspires talent and drives excellence.

You will be responsible for:

• Shaping and executing European sales strategies in collaboration with the Board ensuring plans are implemented effectively

• Identifying and targeting new business opportunities through market research focusing on prospective customers distributors and key decision makers

• Building managing and maintaining a robust sales pipeline using a well organised customer database to track communications and opportunities

• Developing and closing profitable deals with new customers while nurturing long term relationships with existing accounts to drive growth in both current and new products

• Overseeing all day to day customer and distributor communications ensuring professional timely handling of pricing delivery and issue resolution

• Monitoring performance and trends including stock availability and sales data making informed recommendations to the Sales Director to boost results

Key attributes required:

• Proven track record in developing new business in the packaging industry – you know the market, the players, and how to win

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with customers at every level, from the shop floor to the boardroom

• Commercially astute with a talent for nurturing customer relationships and driving business growth – European market experience is a plus

• Agile and adaptable – able to juggle deadlines, shift priorities, and maintain laser-sharp attention to detail

• Willing to travel to meet customers and suppliers (both in the UK and overseas), with a full UK driving license and valid passport

This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Submit your CV today!