Technical Sales Manager

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
 

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Sales Manager to join our dynamic and innovative team in the food packaging industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving sales growth.. As a Technical Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the growth of all our product groups within your account portfolio. This involves identifying and developing new business opportunities while nurturing and expanding relationships with existing customers to ensure sustained sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the commercial team to foster business development initiatives.
• Conduct trials at customer sites and provide insightful feedback on outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise of the products, machinery, and processes within our customer base.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders at customer sites.
• Offer technical guidance and support to internal teams and clients.
• Perform market audits within protein and seafood markets through store visits.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional communication skills for effective internal and external interactions.
• Background in Sales/Marketing within the FMCG sector is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and objectives.
• Comfortable with numerical data and analysis.
• Aptitude for making sound business decisions, particularly in complex scenarios.
• Proficiency in project management techniques.

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.