Regional Sales Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Beverage or Food Packaging
Operating from a home office in the UK

Listgrove has been tasked by our client to recruit a Regional Sales Manager for the Midlands.
As a Leader in the production of industrial stretch films, the business enjoys sales across multiple countries throughout Europe, the Americas, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. To maintain their industry leading position, they continue to develop sustainable products, investing in world-class resources and employing high calibre talent.

The Role:

The Regional Sales Manager role is responsible for driving sales volume, revenue, and profitability. This includes managing and developing key accounts and distributor networks, winning new business and contributing to the company’s long-term commercial success.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow sales within the assigned territory through direct engagement with new/existing customers and distributors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, from initial contact to long-term account management.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Digital Marketing, Branding, and Communications, to support promotional campaigns and product positioning.
• Monitor sales performance and provide regular reports, forecasts, and strategic insights to senior management.
• Evaluate market trends and competitor activity to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Ensure effective territory planning, visit scheduling, and reporting practices

Candidate Profile:

• We are looking for professional sales experts who offer a track record of achievement, through proven sales techniques and excellent customer relations and high achievement.
• Proven track record in B2B direct sales to key accounts, ideally pallet wrap, shrink film products or machinery that applies film.
• Exposure to packaging associated with beverages and/or food products.
• Experience with labels, shrink sleeves, shrink film, packaging machinery is of particular interest.
• Strong ability to manage multiple accounts and build long-term relationships.
• A professional sales profile, with a record of achievement.

Compensation:

• Our client is willing to consider a salary and benefits package in line with the successful candidate’s experience, success and market/product knowledge.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:

Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025, Plastics Live Ireland