Sales Lead (£50k + Commission) at PE-backed West Midlands packaging manufacturer

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Job Title

Sales Lead

Salary

£50k + Commission

Company Description

PE-backed West Midlands specialist packaging manufacturer with three decades of heritage

Job Description

As Sales Lead, you will drive new business growth for a market-leading bespoke cardboard packaging manufacturer. Leveraging senior leadership support and warm introductions, you will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close. You’ll partner with brands to deliver innovative packaging solutions, ranging from folding cartons to retail-ready displays.

Location

Wednesbury, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Direct access to mentorship from the Sales Director who built the firm and an MD with a growth-stage PE mindset.
• High-impact ownership where you define the commercial strategy and choose which brands to hunt without corporate red tape.
• Backed by Private Equity capital, providing the resources and stability needed to scale production for your new client wins.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Execute the full B2B sales cycle, converting warm leads and prospect lists into long-term partnerships with brand managers and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with in-house studio and production teams to translate customer visions into high-quality bespoke printed packaging solutions.
• Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of clients across the FMCG, retail, and health & wellness sectors through expert relationship building.
  
  

The ideal candidate

• Minimum 2+ years of B2B sales experience specifically within the packaging supply chain, including corrugated, folding cartons, or labels.
• Proven track record as a closer who can navigate complex sales cycles with both ambitious startups and blue-chip retail suppliers.
• Based in or willing to commute to the West Midlands, with a high work ethic and comfort using modern sales technology.
  
  

Who are Jack & Jill?

Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.

And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

How does this work?

• Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
• Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
• If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
  
  

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