Sales Director – Global QSR Packaging
£100,000 – £140,000 Basic Salary | £200,000+ OTE | Equity Opportunity
UK Based | International Travel
There are very few opportunities within packaging that genuinely allow you to shape the future direction of a business.
This is one of them.
We are partnering with an established international packaging manufacturer and supply chain specialist that has built long-standing relationships with some of the world’s largest Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands.
The business has recently developed a range of innovative, paper-based packaging products that are gaining significant traction within the global QSR market. Early customer adoption has been extremely encouraging and the business is now looking to accelerate growth by appointing a senior commercial leader capable of opening doors at the highest level.
This is not simply another sales leadership role.
It is an opportunity to leverage your network, influence the strategic direction of a growing international business and participate directly in the value you help create.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities with major QSR brands across the UK and Europe.
You’ll play a pivotal role in expanding relationships with global restaurant groups, positioning innovative paper-based packaging solutions that help customers meet both operational and sustainability objectives.
The successful candidate will operate with significant autonomy, helping shape the commercial strategy, market approach and future structure of the sales organisation.
As the business grows, so too will your level of responsibility, influence and equity participation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic growth plan targeting global and regional QSR accounts
- Leverage existing relationships to secure introductions and open new opportunities at procurement and senior stakeholder level
- Engage with multinational QSR organisations across the UK and Europe
- Position innovative, sustainable paper-based packaging solutions
- Manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes from initial engagement through to contract award
- Work closely with internal manufacturing, supply chain and product teams to develop tailored customer solutions
- Support the ongoing evolution of the company’s commercial strategy
The Person
We are seeking an experienced and commercially credible packaging sales professional with established relationships within the QSR sector.
You will likely bring:
- A proven track record of selling packaging solutions into major QSR brands
- Existing relationships at procurement and senior stakeholder level within global or multinational QSR organisations
- Experience selling paper, fibre-based or sustainable packaging solutions
- A history of winning and developing strategic enterprise accounts
- Experience managing complex international sales opportunities
- A highly entrepreneurial mindset and the ambition to build something significant
Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals currently operating within paper-based, foodservice, sustainable or specialist packaging markets.
Why Join?
The business already enjoys significant credibility within the global foodservice market and has established relationships with a number of major QSR brands. The recent success of its innovative paper-based product range has created a substantial growth opportunity and the company is now investing heavily to capitalise on this momentum. Alongside a highly competitive basic salary and uncapped earning potential, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the long-term value creation of the business through an equity arrangement. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious senior commercial professional to combine entrepreneurial freedom, exceptional earning potential and genuine ownership.
If you have the relationships, credibility and ambition to help scale an innovative packaging business internationally, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
Sales Recruit UK are managing this appointment on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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