National Manager - Cartonboard Packaging
Location: Braeside, Victoria.
Ball & Doggett is the place where great visual communication starts. We are Australia's largest distributor of printable materials and consumables, including digital and specialty papers, packaging, labels, inks and wide format media and machines. So, whether you are looking at wine labels, art books, recyclable coffee cups, beautiful wedding invitations, beer coasters or self-adhesive wallpaper, you are likely looking at the materials - provided by us - that turn our customers’ big creative ideas into reality.
With over 100 years' of experience in Australia and New Zealand, we pride ourselves on our fun, supportive, genuinely empowered and engaged culture and living our company values. We are recognized and certified as a WRK+ Great Workplace.
Based at our 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. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, professional growth, and making a difference in the industry.
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 capitalize 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.
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.
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.
To apply for the job, please send your application to hr@ballanddoggett.com.au and leigh.hooper@ballanddoggett.com.au