Sales Manager UK & Ireland

Südpack Verpackungen GmbH + Co. KG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland to enhance market presence and expand the customer base. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Economics or related fields and over 5 years of experience in the packaging industry. Strong sales, customer management, and negotiation skills are essential. This role offers flexible working hours, a company car, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Bonus sharing

Company car

Flexible working hours

Remote and mobile working

Personalised career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical and commercial experience in the packaging industry.
• Experience in the food sector is an advantage.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth with existing customers and new prospects.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage annual supply agreements.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Provide market intelligence, including trends and competitor insights.

Skills

Sales management

Customer relationship management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Management, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

About us

SÜDPACK is a leading manufacturer of high‑performance films and packaging solutions for the food, non‑food and medical industries, as well as customised compounds for technically demanding applications.

As a family‑owned, internationally operating company headquartered in southern Germany, we employ more than 1,800 people across seven production sites in Europe and 12 global sales locations.

We are committed to sustainable development and take our responsibility towards our employees, society, the environment and our customers seriously. Our innovative product developments and our dedication to advancing a functioning circular economy in the plastics industry have earned us numerous awards.

To remain one of the best in our industry, we invest continuously in the development of our employees and in training the next generation of talent.

We are currently seeking a Sales Manager UK & Ireland (m/f/d) for a full‑time position. The role requires residency within the sales region, for example in Birmingham, Manchester or London.

You will receive a comprehensive onboarding programme at our headquarters in Ochsenhausen, Germany, where you will gain an in‑depth understanding of our products, services and sales strategies. After the onboarding period, you will take responsibility for strengthening our market presence and expanding our customer base in the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth with existing customers and new prospects by expanding business and introducing innovative solutions.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage annual supply agreements.
• Ensure profitability through effective pricing, commercial terms, inventory coordination and receivables management.
• Provide relevant market intelligence, including trends, competitor insights and packaging potential.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships at both operational and strategic levels.
• Prepare accurate documentation and ensure all information is available for efficient order processing and customer service.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Economics, Business Management, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field.
• At least five years of technical and commercial experience in the packaging industry. Experience in the food sector is an advantage.
• Strong sales, customer management and negotiation abilities.
• A proactive and results‑driven mindset with the ability to generate new business opportunities independently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all organisational levels. Fluency in English is required.

Our offer

Shape the future of SÜDPACK and become part of our international, family‑owned organisation.

As a SÜDPACK employee, you benefit from:

• Global cooperation and exchange
• Bonus sharing
• Company car
• Flexible working hours
• Remote and mobile working
• Personalised career development

If you have any questions about the position or our company, feel free to contact us by email: [e-mail].

Interested in exciting insights and up‑to‑date news from our SÜDPACK family? Then feel free to check out our Instagram: @SÜDPACK_official.

We look forward to receiving your application via our career page, including information about your availability and salary expectations.

SÜDPACK is committed to equal opportunities as an employer. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.