Morgan Latif is a specialist leadership search & development consultancy. We help our clients across the Medical & Dental Technology, Packaging, Consumer, E-mobility, and Industrial Technology sectors to deliver on their transformation and diversity goals. Our mission is to combine traditional recruitment and coaching methods with new technology, to provide a tailored and innovative solution to our clients and candidates.
We are currently partnering with one of our European packaging clients to support their search for a Sales Director (UK), who will play a pivotal role in establishing and expanding the company’s footprint in the UK market.
Our client is a well-established family-owned packaging manufacturer, known for its high-quality products, technical expertise, and strong commitment to customer service and sustainability. Following a successful period of international growth, they are now seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial sales leader to drive commercial development in the UK — a strategically important region for the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute the UK commercial strategy to drive sales growth in packaging solutions.
* Leverage existing networks within the UK food and consumer goods sectors to generate immediate business opportunities.
* Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships through regular client visits and a consultative sales approach.
* Identify and convert new business opportunities, securing sustainable and profitable growth.
* Collaborate closely with the European leadership team to ensure alignment on pricing, service, and product strategy.
* Act as the voice of the UK market, providing insights on customer needs, competitor activity, and emerging trends.
* Represent the company at trade shows and industry events to enhance market visibility and credibility.
Key Requirements:
* 5–10 years’ experience in sales or business development within packaging materials (open to flexible, rigid, paper packaging-carton board, corrugated etc) .
* Proven track record of B2B sales success in the UK food packaging market.
* Established network of decision-makers and customers within the packaging industry.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work autonomously and deliver measurable growth.
* Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
* UK-based with flexibility to travel regularly for client meetings.
Offer:
* Competitive package.
* Opportunity to build and lead the UK market entry for a respected European packaging manufacturer.
* Dynamic, growth-oriented environment with strong technical and operational support from Europe.
We look forward to receiving your application!