Director & Colour Specialist

Propelis Group; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Director - Colour Specialist to lead their Colour Lab proposition. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in colour science and strong relationship management skills. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for ColourLab accounts, developing plans to meet client objectives, and leveraging existing networks for growth. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and the flexibility of remote work from anywhere in the UK.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Company pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing client accounts and developing relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge of colour management.
• Ability to translate complex data into understandable presentations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for ColourLab and ColourHub accounts.
• Develop and execute plans to achieve client and company objectives.
• Communicate regularly with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Strong commercial focus

Expert in colour science

Stakeholder management

Background in print and packaging

Confident public speaking

Tools

PQM software

QA software platforms

Job description

With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

We are currently seeking a technically minded but no less entrepreneurial and proactive Director - Colour Specialist, to take on the driving, lead role for our Colour Lab proposition.

The ideal candidates will of course possess a flair for relationship, new business development and management, and have a nose for identifying and exploiting commercial opportunities. However, just as important is that you are also comfortable with the technical aspects of print, in particular the science, theory and management of colour.

Our Colour Lab product offers a unique proposition within the global market place, and represents an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned print professional to make their unique mark on our business. You will enjoy full autonomy to grow Colour Lab as you see fit - not only from a client perspective, but also from a product and strategy perspective too. And with SGS&Co and SGK now combining, there are multiple opportunities for you to leverage a huge existing client network in support of your growth objectives.

For the right person, we will offer an outstanding package and base salary, and also bonus scheme. Please be advised that this is also a remote working role - therefore we welcome applications from relevant candidates from anywhere in the UK.

What you will do:

• Serve as the primary contact for ColourLab and ColourHub accounts.
• Understand client goals, challenges, and industry trends to provide tailored solutions.
• Regularly communicate with clients to ensure their satisfaction and address any issues.
• Develop and execute plans to achieve client and company objectives.
• Identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling services to grow value.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to align strategies
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Monitor PQM progress, and manage client expectations effectively.
• Track Print supplier production metrics, including quality scores and trends.
• Prepare and present PQM performance reports to clients and print suppliers.
• Use data insights to recommend improvements and drive client success.
• Work collaboratively with Product Owner team to develop ColourHub platform.

What you'll have:

• Strong commercial focus
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Stakeholder management of internal and external clients
• Expert in colour science, colour theory and colour management
• Background in print and packaging
• Proficient in PQM and QA software platforms
• Confident public speaking and presentational skills
• Ability to translate complex data in to simple easy to understand presentation

What you'll get:

In addition to an excellent basic salary package, you will also enjoy.

• Company car allowance (if agreed for travel purposes)
• Company pension
• Life insurance

Propelis, is a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.