Job Description

Sales Manager – UK North | Packaging Solutions

Kennedy Fox is proud to partner with Papier Sprick, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, to find a dynamic Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK.

About Papier Sprick

With over 140 years of innovation, Papier Sprick specialises in 100% recycled paper-based packaging solutions. From small-scale businesses to large industrial clients, Papier Sprick is trusted for its high-quality void fill and cushioning products, backed by custom-built machinery designed to optimize packaging processes.

Papier Sprick is now expanding its UK sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company that combines a rich heritage with a strong focus on future growth.

The Role:

Managing and growing key relationships with distributors and direct customers across your region.
Promoting Papier Sprick’s innovative packaging systems, including their sustainable paper products and custom-built machinery.
Demonstrating the technical benefits of Papier Sprick’s solutions and guiding customers through the adoption of their machinery.
Driving business development to expand the customer base, both with distributors and direct clients.
Collaborating with the UK team and the headquarters in Germany to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.
Representing Papier Sprick at industry events and customer meetings, with occasional travel to Germany for training and strategic discussions.

The Ideal Candidate:

A strong hunter with a proven track record in B2B sales, preferably within packaging, engineering, or related technical sectors.
Self-sufficient and motivated to work independently, capable of developing and managing your own portfolio of clients.
Technically adept, ideally with experience in packaging machinery or similar industrial systems.
Comfortable working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment, contributing to organisational growth.
Prepared to travel frequently across your territory, with occasional trips to Germany for training and meetings.

Key Requirements:

Sales experience in packaging or a related technical field.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical customers.
A self-starter who thrives in a flexible, non-hierarchical environment.
Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and occasionally to Germany.
Conveniently based to cover the North of the UK territory i.e. M62, M6 or M1 corridor.

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