Ball & Doggett is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic National Manager to join its growing Cartonboard Packaging team in Victoria.
Based at the company’s state-of-the-art converting facility in Braeside, Victoria and reporting to the General Manager – Labels & Packaging, the National Manager – Cartonboard Packaging is a critical role in a key sector of our business.
You will influence industry trends and drive meaningful change in packaging solutions.
If you're passionate about strategic growth and have a vision for transforming market opportunities into tangible results, this role offers an exciting challenge and the chance to shape the future of our Cartonboard Packaging division.
In return, Ball & Doggett offers you the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, flexible and empowered work environment. You will work with highly-regarded industry experts, in a close-knit team.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
- Strategic development: create and implement a strategic plan to expand sales and gross profit in fibre-based packaging across Australia.
- Market insight: develop a comprehensive understanding of the market by anticipating client needs and analysing industry trends.
- Supplier management: build and maintain key supplier relationships, including negotiating commercial trading terms.
- Key account management: manage key accounts both directly and indirectly to ensure strong business relationships and satisfaction.
- Financial performance: achieve financial targets for the Cartonboard Packaging division.
- Sales team leadership: provide strategic direction and support to the national sales team, including key account management and supplier negotiations.
- Inventory management: manage inventory effectively within prescribed company targets, including managing aged stock.
- Market expansion: develop strategic plans to increase market share and capitalise on new opportunities.
- Marketing collaboration: work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute a marketing strategy that enhances market share and profitability.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Extensive experience in sales and supply management in packaging manufacturing.
- High-level of technical knowledge in packaging manufacturing, especially thermoforming.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the global packaging supply base with established industry relationships.
- Proven ability to create and implement effective sales strategies, delivering outstanding results.
- Ability to engage and build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience in the Folding Box Board (FBB) industry would be advantageous.
To apply, send your application to HR@ballanddoggett.com.au and Leigh.Hooper@ballanddoggett.com.au.
Applications close on Friday 23rd August 2024.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to pass a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.
