We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global beauty and cosmetics packaging manufacturer seeking a commercially driven Sales Director to lead growth across its UK and then Europe.
This is a hands‑on commercial position focused on personally winning new business, developing strategic accounts and strengthening relationships with major beauty brands. The immediate priority is direct commercial delivery rather than managing a sales team.
The opportunity would suit an established commercial professional or a Senior Account Manager/Sales Director ready to step into a broader leadership role. There is a planned progression path towards a European leadership role, making this an opportunity for someone with both strong account ownership experience and longer‑term leadership ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a direct portfolio of strategic customer accounts.
- Personally identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities.
- Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across major beauty and cosmetics brands.
- Grow existing accounts through deeper customer engagement and increased share of wallet.
- Lead customer meetings, pitches and commercial negotiations.
- Develop and execute a clear commercial growth plan for the UK and wider Europe.
- Build a strong sales pipeline and maintain disciplined forecasting.
- Establish credibility quickly with customers and colleagues, taking ownership of regional commercial performance.
- Develop towards broader commercial leadership responsibilities as the business’s succession plans progress.
Experience & Requirements
- A proven track record of personally winning new business and growing strategic customer accounts.
- Strong experience in beauty or cosmetics packaging, ideally gained with a packaging manufacturer or supplier to major beauty brands.
- Injection-moulding knowledge is strongly preferred, enabling a quick transition into the role.
- Contract‑manufacturing experience is also relevant, particularly where it includes direct commercial ownership and established customer relationships.
- Packaging and formulation knowledge would be advantageous.
- The credibility and commercial judgement to engage senior customer stakeholders and lead negotiations.
- A hands‑on approach, with motivation to build a business rather than solely manage an established portfolio or sales team.
- The potential and ambition to progress into broader commercial leadership.
- Currently based in London or the surrounding area, with the ability to commute into London.
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