Packaging Sales Representative

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Packaging Sales Representative.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

As a Commercial and Sales profile in our Packaging team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving B2B sales of our reusable Packaging solutions within the UK. You will be part of a journey taking our strong packaging offerings from an add-on to freight transport to a central offer and standalone product, offering flexibility to our clients. The main task of the team is to make Packaging Solutions a household name across industries.

Strategic Influence: Collaborate with the Group Packaging Team to formulate and execute expansion strategies. Leverage synergies across the DFDS network to maximize market presence.

Client Engagement: Nurture existing client relationships while forging new ones. Be the face of DFDS, showcasing our Packaging solutions.

Sales Dynamo: Generate leads, build robust sales pipelines, and drive organic growth. Your energy and enthusiasm will be contagious!

About you

We're seeking an accomplished sales professional with a proven track record of surpassing sales objectives. Your adeptness in effective communication across various organizational levels, coupled with your ability to initiate, guide, and successfully finalize sales transactions, sets you apart. Your business acumen, particularly within the packaging, logistics, or food industry, is highly valued. With your contagious enthusiasm, proactive approach, and adaptable nature, you'll thrive in this dynamic role. As this is a newly created position, defining the team's culture is a work in progress. Personally, you're an extroverted individual with a positive outlook, exceptional communication skills, and a keen drive for achieving targets and delivering results.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.