Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your Packaging career? I am looking for an ambitious and highly successful Sales Manager within the premium packaging sector who has the skills, drive and determination to become a full business Sales Director.
This is no average role; it will be challenging but highly rewarding for an individual that has a proven and transferable skill set of driving new business strategy across the UK.
My client has been established since the early 80’s and have built an enviable reputation as a UK leader in premium, fast turnaround self-adhesive labelling solutions. This advantage has been gained through the application of unrivalled customer service and a continuous investment policy to ensure that the business remains at the forefront of its field.
After 40 successful years of growth, it is time for the business to take the next step. This will include further investments into both its manufacturing capabilities as well as its future Senior Leadership Team.
The Company
My client is committed to providing an unrivalled level of customer service, from initial communication through to delivery. With full in-house manufacturing and studio capabilities coupled with decades of experience, this company are the premier label supplier of choice when Quality and Time are of the essence.
The business services many markets but the core areas of are within the Food, Home, Personal Care, Healthcare, Automotive and Brewery arenas. State of the art machinery investments will allow for a strong strategy to increase company market share across the board.
The business is led by a highly regarded, experienced and personable management team that will allow a future addition to their ranks to bring their own stamp to the role whilst providing the tools, training and encouragement to gain the exposure needed to move into a full Director position.
The Position
This is a highly unique role that will suit an individual at a transitional stage of their career growth.
The initial goal for the organisation will be the setting, implementation and delivery of a sales strategy that will see the organisation increase market share across its core markets. Additionally, new growth strategies will be created to increase opportunities within the existing client base.
Once established, the successful individual will utilise the strong leadership team to gain an insight into the future role of Sales Director. This will include using existing experience to spot opportunities for further growth, whether this be through new market penetration or new additions to the commercial team.
The position will play a vital role in the success of the business today, whilst looking to create a platform for the successes of tomorrow.
The Person & Expectations
The successful individual will be a highly successful Packaging Sales Manager today but will also have the ambition, drive and skills for a senior management role within a short space of time. Therefore, the following skill sets, and experiences will be explored closely:
- A senior level Sales background within the Packaging Industry. A labels background is not essential but a proven track record of operating across a number of markets such as Food, HPC, Healthcare, or Automotive will be vital
- A proven track record of setting and delivering new growth strategy across the UK across multiple markets
- Senior levels of commercial understanding in relation to location, margins and business viability based on close working relationships within all organisational departments
- Experience of developing and maintaining strategic partnerships and key networks across the premium packaging industry
- Working at the forefront of ever-changing market and consumer trends with an ability to capitalise on change rather than react to it
- Exposure to working with Blue Chip clients at all levels will be essential. The individual will be a charismatic influencer with a strong understanding of the nuanced differences between various markets and customers
- Hitting the ground running will also be essential. The successful individual will have the ability to quickly gain an understanding of the organisations capabilities and begin setting and driving the growth strategy
- Direct management experience would be preferable, but candidates currently training towards a managerial role will also be given strong consideration.
- Experience in training, influencing and creating opportunity internally. Strong stakeholder management experience will be essential to the positioning of the role for the future
Compensation
This position will boast a highly competitive salary based on experience with an attractive incentive and benefits scheme.
If you are excited and ready to take the next step within your Packaging Sales career, get in touch for a confidential chat to discuss in more depth.