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Sales Director

Ref: 638046-1

Shropshire, UK

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Packaging Sales Growth
  • Commercial Leadership
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A commercially sharp Sales Director with a strong record of driving double-digit growth across the UK, Europe and the USA. They bring deep experience across packaging sectors, including FMCG, retail, corrugated, paper bags, raw materials and technical OEM products, with a clear strength in opening new markets and building lasting customer relationships.

They are a hands-on leader who enjoys building, managing and mentoring successful teams. Known for being logical, solutions-focused and well connected, they also bring a strong marketing edge, with experience in rebranding, website development, trade shows, social campaigns and customer engagement.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Sales Growth - Took a US manufacturing sales function from around $14m to around $22m in just 18 months through improved structure, accountability and customer engagement.
  • New Market Success - Launched a retail packaging division from zero to around €3m in the first two years, and has also delivered over £1m in new business within paper and packaging markets.
  • Strong People Leader - Has managed teams of 8 to 22 people, led CRM training, onboarded an acquired business and helped sales teams reach full operational capacity.

Areas of expertise

  • Sales Strategy & Business Development - Experienced in building pipelines, entering new markets and growing revenue across packaging, manufacturing, retail and technical product environments.
  • Packaging & Print Markets - Brings around 30 years of flexographic print and packaging experience, supporting customers with technical insight, product development and margin improvement.
  • CRM, Process & Market Growth - Strong background in CRM improvement, sales process overhaul, customer engagement and launching new product or sector propositions.