Job Description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been redefining products and packaging since 1899 while keeping the spirit of “People Build Businesses” at the center of everything we do. Today, Sonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions, operating in more than 45 countries with a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability and operational excellence.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Sales, Italy, Greece & Turkey to lead Sonoco’s commercial activity across the region. The role oversees a strategically important region serving major international consumer packaging customers across Southern Europe.

Reporting to the Vice President, Commercial – Consumer Packaging, EMEA/APAC, this role leads a team of 10 direct reports across 8 sites and is responsible for driving growth, strengthening strategic customer partnerships and leading commercial execution across a complex international environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong combination of customer engagement, operational leadership and team development. The successful candidate will work closely with operations and supply chain teams to support business performance, customer excellence and long-term growth initiatives across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sales strategy and commercial execution across Italy, Greece and Turkey
• Develop and lead a high-performing regional team across multiple sites
• Build and strengthen strategic customer relationships and partnerships
• Drive growth through existing business, new opportunities and market expansion initiatives
• Partner closely with operations and supply chain teams to align customer and business priorities
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and performance-driven culture

Profile

• Senior sales leadership experience within packaging or a related manufacturing environment
• Proven success leading regional, multi-site commercial organisations within international businesses
• Strong customer engagement, negotiation and relationship management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Comfortable operating within a global, matrixed organisation
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% across the region

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