UK Packaging Sales ManagerSalary: up to £65k per year + 20% bonus + car/car allowance + company credit card + benefitsLocation: Remote Based + On-the-Road TravelHours: Monday to Friday, no weekends but occasional business trips will be requiredExcellent opportunity to join a large and successful organisationThe OpportunityWe’re offering an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role as a UK Sales Manager for our exciting client, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance caps and closures for some of the biggest and well-known brands in the world.This is your chance to play an integral part in driving sales and business growth across key markets, with a specific focus on expanding our clients presence in the UK.As part of a forward-thinking and customer-centric organisation, you’ll take charge of developing new business opportunities while nurturing existing relationships within a diverse portfolio. Your role will involve managing key accounts, contributing to our clients innovative packaging solutions, and directly impacting the future growth of the business.As mentioned, our client is a globally recognised leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality caps and closures. Their products are designed to serve the needs of industries such as food and beverage, personal care, household goods and pharmaceuticals. As a trusted partner, they help their customers evolve and extend their packaging solutions with high-performance, innovative closures that ensure product integrity and convenience.Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain long-term relationships with both new and existing clients
Actively prospect for new business opportunities while ensuring that key accounts are fully managed and strategically developed
Drive sales across various market segments, offering our diverse range of high-performance caps and closures tailored to meet customer needs in industries such as food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceuticals
Work with clients to understand their specific needs and develop customised packaging solutions
Your aim will be to position our client as the go-to partner for innovative and reliable closure systems
Identify customer requirements, build strong relationships and provide tailored solutions that directly address their pain points, using a consultative sales approach to justify our clients products' value
Prepare accurate and competitive quotes for customers in partnership with our clients engineering department, ensuring the technical specifications and requirements are met while delivering a top-notch proposal
Oversee all commercial activities in your area, including pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and customer communication – you will also ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures

Key Requirements

Demonstrable success in sales, ideally within a manufacturing environment or related industry – a background in the packaging or closure market would be highly advantageous, but not essential
A track record of identifying and seizing new business opportunities, developing leads and successfully closing deals
You must have a sharp commercial acumen to identify strategic business opportunities and drive growth
4-6 years of experience in a technical sales role, with a focus on understanding complex customer needs and providing appropriate product solutions
Given the global nature of the role, a strong cultural awareness and the ability to adapt to different business environments is key
You must be able to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a solutions-oriented mindset
You are a highly motivated individual who is results-driven, with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to team success
A full, clean driving license is essential, as this role involves significant travel across the designated territory.

Next StepsThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of a global leader in the packaging industry. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you; therefore, please click apply and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application further.

UK Packaging Sales Manager

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