Sales Specialist

New Role - Sales Specialist EMEA, Aluminium About the Role:Following a detailed market analysis, we are seeking a Sales Specialist EMEA to strengthen and accelerate sales development across the EMEA region. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the aluminium foil and rolled products industry, ideally gained within an aluminium rolling mill serving flexible packaging and related markets. They will combine technical product knowledge with proven international B2B sales experience and the ability to identify and develop new commercial opportunities across EMEA. While flexible packaging will be a key focus, the role will also involve exploring opportunities across the wider aluminium rolled products market.Key Responsibilities: Develop and accelerate sales growth across the EMEA region.Identify, target and develop relationships with converters, manufacturers, distributors and end users.Build and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.Develop sales of aluminium foil and rolled products across packaging and industrial applications.Understand customer requirements and translate them into appropriate technical and commercial solutions.Manage the full sales cycle, from market development and prospecting through to negotiation and customer development.Work closely with internal technical, production, quality and supply chain teams.Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs across EMEA. Identify opportunities beyond traditional flexible packaging applications.Establish and maintain long-term relationships with international customers and strategic partners.Support the development and implementation of the company’s EMEA sales strategy.Travel regularly across the EMEA region as required.Target Market Experience.The successful candidate will have: 3–5 years’ minimum experience in the aluminium foil or rolled products industry.Previous experience working for an aluminium rolling mill, preferably one specialising in flexible packaging and/or adjacent packaging applications.Strong knowledge of flexible packaging foil markets.A clear understanding of aluminium foil applications, product specifications and technical requirements.Experience working with converters and end users. Proven international B2B sales or business development experience.The ability to develop new markets, win new customers and grow existing accounts.Strong commercial awareness and a consultative approach to sales.Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. The ability to work independently in a geographically diverse market.Willingness to travel regularly across the EMEA region.Preferred Technical Background Languages: English (Mandatory) – Additional European or regional languages would be advantageous.Key Competencies:International sales developmentAluminium foil and rolled products knowledgeTechnical understanding of packaging applicationsNew business generationStrategic account developmentCustomer relationship managementCommercial negotiationMarket analysisCross-cultural communicationSelf-motivation and independencePlease submit your CV if you have the requisite skills as outlined above and are a highly competitive individual with excellent communication skills. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of expected responses we are only able to acknowledge successful applications. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.About Mackenzie Stuart Global Executive Search & SelectionMackenzie Stuart is a leading executive search and selection business. From our offices in Leeds/London we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Medical, Finance, Insurance, FMCG, Ingredients and Manufacturing sectors.