Project Manager – Creative Brand Packaging and Merchandising

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Fixed-Fee Placements Full time

Are you a super organised individual? Have you worked in a role where organisation and prioritisation are crucial? Enjoy working with clients? This might be the role for you



The company

Our client is an established and reputable creative packaging and merchandising agency. They provide high-quality packaging and bespoke promotional merchandise to globally recognised brands, including Tangle Teezer, Williams F1 Racing, Rodial, L’Occitane, Ocado, and more.


The company is in an exciting period of growth, which opens excellent opportunities for your career development.



The role

As Project Manager, you’ll oversee and manage a wide range of packaging projects for a client base of well-known brands, from innovative e-commerce packaging to bespoke gift boxes, product packaging, carrier bags, and beyond.


Responsibilities include:

  • Lead projects for clients, optimising design, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Define technical specs and project briefs, seamlessly communicating with our network of global suppliers.
  • Create detailed proposals, compiling pricing, samples, and lead times for client consideration.
  • Navigate projects from inception through to order, managing the seamless transfer of artwork, providing proofs, and obtaining final approvals.
  • Oversee production in collaboration with our factory, ensuring on-time delivery to exact specifications.
  • Improve the Packaging Supply base by analysing and enhancing our existing supplier network, identifying potential growth areas, and cultivating new supplier relationships.
  • Test and vet potential suppliers, with site visits to foster strong relationships with senior management.
  • Pioneer new trends and materials in the packaging industry, presenting innovative recommendations to clients for upcoming projects.


Full training will be provided.



The package

  • Up to £35,000 starting salary
  • Work 1 day per week from home
  • Flexible start and finish hours (start time between 8am-10am, finish 4pm-6pm depending on start time).
  • Progression
  • Annual Bonus: Up to £3,000 (based on company performance)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Annual Leave: 24 Working Days (Excluding Bank Holidays) + Birthday Off
  • Investment in Your Growth: Training and Personal Development Budget
  • Team Connection: Quarterly Team Activities and Away Afternoons



To be successful, you will…

  • Be educated to degree level.
  • Have proven organisational prowess and adept at managing multiple projects concurrently.
  • Be a master of prioritisation, effortlessly managing various projects and tasks.
  • Be a dedicated professional with an innate drive for self-improvement.
  • Be excited to work in a small business and be capable of independent thought and action when the situation demands.
  • Thrive on responsibility, excelling under tight deadlines and pressure.
  • Be an excellent negotiator, extracting the best service and pricing from suppliers.
  • Be tech-savvy with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; everyday Mac experience is a plus.
  • Be conscientious, hardworking, and process-driven.
  • Enjoy working in a team and have good interpersonal skills.



Ideal, but not essential…

  • Have previous technical knowledge of packaging, coupled with print and finishing expertise.
  • Have a driving license and own a car for potential trips to suppliers and clients.



Apply

If you want to grow a career in Project Management and join a growing business in a fast-paced environment, apply now



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