Sales Manager UK

Job Title: Senior Sales Manager - Packaging Solutions (UK Market)

Job Location: United Kingdom (Remote / Work from Home)

Industry: Folding Cartons / Paperboard Packaging (Candidates from Flexible packaging can also apply)

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the UK sales strategy to grow market share and revenue for company product lines.

Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities for value-added packaging, including folding cartons, litho-laminated corrugated packs, and rigid boxes across the UK and the EU.

• Manage and grow relationships with existing UK customers, ensuring high retention and repeat business.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contracts in alignment with company policies and commercial requirements.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and market intelligence to leadership.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing trends, and market developments in the UK printing and packaging sector.
• Ensure all sales activity complies with relevant commercial and trade regulations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of sales experience, ideally within the folding cartons, litho-laminated corrugated, and rigid box industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in the UK market.
• A strong existing network of contacts among UK printing and packaging buyers.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with the head office team.
• Willingness to travel across the UK for client meetings and industry events.
• Valid right to work in the United Kingdom.