Job Description
Are you a commercially sharp, results-driven sales professional with a passion for packaging innovation? Ready to lead the UK market for a global giant in food packaging and machinery?
This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact, strategic role with a worldwide leader whose cutting-edge solutions serve industries including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, and more.
The Opportunity
As UK Packaging Sales Manager, you'll spearhead new business development while nurturing existing key accounts across the country. Reporting into a global, forward-thinking business, you’ll be their commercial lead for all things UK – offering market-leading packaging systems tailored to each customer's unique needs.
From FMCG to pharma, you’ll be helping brands deliver better packaging outcomes – whether it’s enhancing shelf appeal, maintaining integrity, or ensuring sustainability.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Develop and grow long-term relationships with new and existing clients
* Actively identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across a wide range of sectors
* Deliver tailored packaging solutions through a consultative, value-led sales approach
* Partner with procurement to prepare compelling, accurate proposals that win business
* Lead commercial negotiations, pricing, and contracts
* Travel across the UK to meet clients, drive growth, and ensure market presence
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven B2B sales success – ideally in packaging, manufacturing, or a technical product environment
* Sharp commercial acumen and consultative selling skills
* Strong relationship-builder with the ability to manage key accounts and land new ones
* Confident communicator with experience working cross-functionally (procurement, engineering, production)
* Comfortable with UK travel – a full driving license is a must
* Resilient, proactive, and motivated to succeed
What you’ll get:
* Healthy commission scheme
* Car/Car Allowance
* Company credit card & fuel expenses
* Company pension
* Hybrid/Remote Working with travel to clients
Why Join?
This is more than a sales job – it’s a chance to be the face of a global brand in a booming sector. You’ll have autonomy, top-tier products behind you, and the tools to build something big. Your efforts will be visible, valued, and rewarded.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Feel free to get in touch to run through the finer details!