Sales Manager (Packaging)- Remote

**Our client is a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions** serving B2B customers across multiple industries. With a strong global presence and a long\-standing distributor network in the GCC region, our client is now looking to hire a **Sales Manager** to accelerate market growth and strengthen commercial activities in the UAE and wider GCC. This will be the company’s **first direct headcount in the UAE** , and the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding market reach, developing new customers, and unlocking fresh commercial opportunities beyond those currently driven by the distributor. **Key Responsibilities** **Sales \& Business Development** * Achieve defined sales and earnings targets in line with company goals. * Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across the region. * Expand the customer base across end\-users and distributors. * Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive growth. **Customer \& Distributor Engagement** * Serve as the key point of contact for customers and distributor partners. * Support distributor sales efforts through training, product education, and market insights. * Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders. * Conduct client visits, demos, and presentations to promote solutions. **Market \& Operational Activities** * Perform market and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities. * Monitor agreements, contracts, pricing, and commercial negotiations. * Independently manage scheduling, site visits, reporting, and pipeline forecasting. * Document activities, opportunities, and customer data within CRM tools. * Submit weekly activity and progress reports to leadership. **Compliance \& Brand Support** * Adhere to corporate values, communication principles, and business strategies. * Represent the company professionally in all customer engagements. * Participate in product training programs in the UAE and Germany. **Qualifications \& Experience** **Required** * Minimum **5\+ years of B2B sales experience** ideally within packaging, industrial solutions, supply chain, or logistics\-related industries. * Strong client acquisition and pipeline management track record. * Experience working with large corporate or retail groups (e.g., Al Shaya) preferred. * Familiarity with distributor\-led markets is an advantage. * Proficiency in MS Office \& CRM tools; SAP experience is beneficial. * Valid UAE driving license and readiness to travel within GCC.