Sales Manager

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.