Technical Sales Manager

Technical Sales Manager

Cooks Road, Weldon North Industrial Estate, Corby, NN17 5JT

Full Time / Permanent

Do you want to work for a company who...

• cares for its employees & customers in equal measure?
• is serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes?
• can provide a long-term future & personal development for those who aspire?

If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer at Smurfit Kappa

You can also find out more about Smurfit Kappa by visiting:

Website:  smurfitkappa.com/uk

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The Role

We have an exciting opportunity within the Pre-Print & Coatings Business for the role of Technical Sales Manager focused on supporting the development of sales growth and service excellence across our Smurfit Kappa Group.

The Pre-Print & Coatings Business based in Corby, has a pedigree of delivering the highest standards of quality and service and offers a range of products from award-winning flexographic print to high-performance, sustainable barrier coatings.

The role gives an exposure to working closely with our European, National & Local Teams across Smurfit Kappa in finding both opportunities for added value sales development and for operational performance enhancement by using pre-print to unlock flow benefits within our sites.

The role also requires direct contact with all elements of the packaging supply chain; Brand Managers, Design Agencies, Sales and Procurement Leads & Convertors.

Whether project managing Group or end customer initiatives there is a need to demonstrate knowledge and guidance to assist our clients in arriving at the optimum solutions for both new business opportunities and current business.  

Full package includes car, competitive salary and pension with the role being part of the Management Team.

Key job requirements 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, high flexibility and a positive desire to collaborate.
• A degree in: Business, Design or Marketing background would be of interest.
• The business would equally consider candidates with 2-3 year’s work experience within either a Sales or technical background where inter-company business development was involved.
• Business/Commercial acumen and financial awareness.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to use contemporary business systems to identify improvement areas.
• An ability to use successful problem-solving techniques through to root cause.
• Creative thinking and an ability to see projects through to conclusion.
• Good organisational skills with an ability to manage own workload and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written including one to one and group meetings including presentations.

What's on offer...

• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
• Contributory pension scheme (plus ad hoc access to independent financial advice)
• Training & development
• Free on site parking
• Employee Assistance - 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
• Access to on site mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular health assessments (role dependent)
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we?

We are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. We care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, the communities in which we operate, and the service provided to our customers. 

We have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who we invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of our ‘family’.

We strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.   

We are:

• A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet our essential criteria.
• Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
• Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.

To find out more about the hiring organisation please search for 'Better Planet Packaging Europe'.