Job: Sales Director, McCourt Newton

Employer: McCourt Newton
Posted: 31 Jul 2008
Reference: 03/301PW
Location: North West
Sector: Packaging
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Sales Director
Salary: £Excellent+ substantial bonus

Our Client is a £130m p.a. turnover AIM-listed multi-national producer of speciality foils and laminated materials used predominantly in the packaging and graphics sectors. Demand for its products is growing substantially, especially those ranges which significantly enhance the shelf appeal of premium products such as perfumery and luxury goods, and its unique ranges, including a major new product launch, of security holographic foils which prevent counterfeiting by the incorporation of technical security features

It is against this exciting background that this exceptional career opportunity has been created. Reporting to the MD, you will be responsible for formulating and delivering the sales strategy for the UK and export markets which will deliver key objectives on profitability and sales growth. Providing direction to a team of Business Managers, Account Managers and Agents worldwide, you will develop strategies to increase market share in existing markets and maximise new business development opportunities.

Ideally educated to degree level with a proven track record of developing successful sales and marketing strategies on a European wide basis, your experience will have been gained in a value added packaging or technical solution environment e.g. coatings or inks. Fluent in English and ideally a second European language, you must be a team player, capable of building strong relationships, both internally and with customers in order to develop new markets which match the company’s NPD and manufacturing capabilities.

If you have the commitment, ambition and determination to drive a significant market share even higher, then the rewards are considerable.

Applicants must hold a working visa for the UK.

To be considered email your CV and current salary details, quoting reference 03/301PW to mail@mccourtnewton.co.uk

www.mccourtnewton.co.uk

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Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LL, UK.

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