Sales Manager

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

At Smurfit WestRock, we are the world s largest listed paper and packaging company, formed from the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock. With operations in 40 countries, over 500 packaging converting operations, and 63 paper mills, we are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions.

Our team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals works collaboratively to meet the evolving needs of our customers and drive positive environmental impact.

We believe in developing our people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Our core values of integrity, respect, safety, and loyalty guide everything we do and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Join us and be part of a global leader in the packaging industry, where your contributions will help shape a more sustainable future and your career will flourish.

The Role

Working as part of the site Senior Leadership team you will lead and manage our external sales and design functions to drive business growth, maintain customer relationships, and contribute to the overall site strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• New Business Development: Expand market presence with high-margin opportunities.
• Customer Retention: Ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Sales Forecasting: Set performance goals with margin targets.
• Sales Team Management: Lead a sales team to achieve targets and improve margins.
• Design Collaboration: Enhance margins with cost-effective designs.
• Market Analysis: Focus on higher-margin opportunities.
• Sales Strategy: Implement strategies emphasising margin control.
• Value Selling: Improve customer profitability.
• Negotiation: Close deals with favourable terms.
• Leadership: Contribute to strategic planning with a focus on margins

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:

• Good knowledge of the Corrugated Packaging market
• Proven sales management experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, holiday buy/sell scheme and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities to support your personal growth and help you achieve your career aspirations, along with opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.
• Health & Wellbeing programme to support your mental and physical health
• recognition and reward scheme to celebrate your achievements
• Community involvement initiatives to make a positive impact locally and globally
• Employee Assistance programme giving 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.