Packaging Innovation Manager

1 week ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

About the Role

We are looking for a Sales Growth Specialist to join our UK Packaging Division, focusing on the Ecommerce business. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our wider packaging teams and sales managers to drive growth and transformation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in business development roles within FMCG, with packaging experience being desirable but not essential. A proven track record of meeting sales targets, combined with strong business acumen and negotiation skills, will be essential for success in this role.

You will have a strong ability to work independently and remotely, with travel as needed, and be able to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders around the business. Delivering dynamic and professional presentations will also be an essential part of this role.

About You

  • Proven success, knowledge, and experience in business development roles within FMCG – Packaging experience desirable but not essential
  • Experience of working with E-commerce products would be highly advantageous
  • A full driving license
  • A strong ability to work independently & remotely with travel as needed
  • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to deal with conflict and challenge both externally and internally
  • Driven to meet sales targets
  • Proven success, knowledge, and experience with pipeline management and sales reporting
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders around the business
  • Ability to deliver dynamic & professional presentations

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (£55,000 - £65,000)
  • Car allowance
  • Sales bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme

Location: This is a full-time, home-based role with frequent travel to our customers and offices in Milton Keynes, Paddington, and Solihull as required.



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