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National Sales Manager

The Sterling Choice
Manchester
4 weeks ago
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Are you a commercially sharp, results-driven sales professional with a passion for packaging innovation? Ready to lead the UK market for aglobal giantin 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

AsUK 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
  • Fully remote working (with UK travel)


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.


Ready to lead the UK growth strategy for a global packaging powerhouse?Apply now or message us directly to learn more.

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