Sales Manager (Flexible Packaging)

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Industrial industry to hire a Sales Manager - Flexible Packaging. This opportunity is based in Jakarta, Indonesia, offering the chance to lead commercial growth initiatives and drive strategic sales performance within a leading multinational manufacturing company.

Position Overview

Lead the sales function for the flexible packaging business by developing and executing strategic commercial plans that drive revenue growth and customer retention.

Play a key role in shaping market strategy, managing customer relationships, and delivering profitable business outcomes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the GM and Director.
  • Responsible to all aspects of sales and operations to fulfil the demand of customer request. It includes both technical and non-technical matters in flexible packaging business.
  • Developing, implementing and executing strategic sales plans for an entire organization (or lines of business and brands within an organization) to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.
  • Managing and coordinating sales strategy and activity, leading market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services.
  • Provide sales support and technical advice to the sales and marketing team on a wide range of flexible packaging products.
  • Working with executives to determine budgets and targets.
  • Charged with developing pricing strategies for products and services.
  • Count on marketing strategy for profitability and results.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Commercial or related field.
  • At least 10 years' experience in sales, especially in flexible packaging.
  • Strong exposure in flexible packaging and customer-based sales environments.

Technical / Functional Expertise

  • Proven experience developing, implementing, and executing strategic sales plans.
  • Strong background in sales strategy development, business growth, and customer retention.
  • Experience managing and coordinating sales activities and market research initiatives.
  • Ability to provide technical and commercial support across a broad range of flexible packaging products.
  • Experience working with executives on budgeting, target setting, and business planning.
  • Expertise in developing pricing strategies for products and services.
  • Strong understanding of marketing strategies, profitability drivers, and commercial performance.
  • Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in mining, industrial, project-based, and related sectors.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
  • Strong budget management skills and commercial acumen.
  • Professional judgement and discretion developed through extensive industry experience.
  • Strong analytical skills to forecast trends and identify challenges.
  • Effective relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Effective communication skills across all organisational levels.