Strategic Growth Director FMCG Packaging UK

An exciting opportunity for a commercially driven leader to spearhead ambitious growth plans and make a lasting impact within the packaging industry.

Strategic Growth Director FMCG Packaging UK Up to £100k + bonus

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the company's growth strategy, identifying new commercial opportunities, expanding market presence and strengthening relationships with key customers across the food, beverage and FMCG sectors. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering the autonomy to influence commercial direction, develop strategic partnerships and drive sustainable, profitable growth.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive growth strategy to increase revenue, profitability and market share across key sectors
• Identifying and securing new commercial opportunities, building strategic partnerships and developing relationships with major customers
• Leading high-level commercial negotiations and developing long-term customer agreements that deliver sustainable value
• Working closely with senior leadership, operations, technical and customer service teams to align commercial growth plans with customer requirements
• Analysing market trends, competitor activity and customer insight to identify emerging opportunities, shape strategic decisions and strengthen the company's competitive position

Key attributes required:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial, strategic sales or business development leadership role within the packaging industry
• Strong knowledge of the food, beverage and FMCG markets
• Demonstrable success in developing growth strategies, securing contracts and delivering profitable revenue growth
• Excellent commercial awareness, strategic thinking and negotiation skills
• A proactive, results-driven leadership style, with the ability to build relationships, inspire collaboration and turn commercial opportunities into tangible business results