Sales Manager Linerless

UPM

$80K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in outside sales relevant to food packaging or adhesive materials.
  • Success in new business development within competitive environments.
  • Strong skills in prospecting, negotiation, and closing deals.
  • Familiarity with national/regional hospitality brands, food distributors, or OEMs is advantageous.
  • Proactive attitude with strong initiative and persistence.
  • Ability to manage a structured sales pipeline effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Develop sales strategies to enhance UPM's market presence in North America.
  • Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with existing and potential customers.
  • Manage and expand large, complex account relationships, including financial forecasting and negotiations.
  • Collaborate with UPM teams across sales, supply chain, and customer service for seamless customer onboarding.
  • Document agreements and adhere to pricing and service level policies accurately.
  • Regularly report on sales activities, key performance indicators, and market trends.
  • Support brand and product awareness initiatives in the marketplace.

Benefits

  • Impactful work focused on sustainability and innovation.
  • A supportive community emphasizing teamwork and employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.
  • Commitment to science-based sustainability and diversity in the workplace.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Full Job Description
Linerless Sales Manager to grow linerless label solutions in the US. This role is designed for a true hunter-someone who thrives in new business development, displacing incumbent materials, and converting prospects to innovative, sustainable solutions.

Greetings from your future manager

"We're building momentum in linerless label solutions and are looking for sales professionals who enjoy opening doors, building new relationships and growing business. If you are interested in innovation and motivated to develop your career, UPM offers the environment and support to make a meaningful impact." - Ryne Reuvers, Senior Sales Manager, Linerless, Americas.

What you will do

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to strengthen UPM's presence in the North American label market
  • Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities with both existing and new customers
  • Manage and grow large, complex accounts, including budgeting, forecasting and contract negotiation
  • Work closely with UPM sales teams, supply chain, technical sales and customer service to support onboarding and ongoing customer experience
  • Apply UPM's pricing and service-level policies and maintain accurate documentation of agreements
  • Provide regular updates on sales activities, KPIs and market trends
  • Support UPM's brand and product awareness in the marketplace
  • Collect and share market insights, customer needs and value chain feedback to support product and service development
  • Use digital tools (CRM, analytics and social media) to support sales effectiveness and customer engagement
  • Promote UPM's commitment to sustainability in all interactions


Who you are

  • You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • You have experience in outside sales in areas such as food packaging, pressure-sensitive labels, adhesive materials or consumables
  • You have experience in new business development and working in competitive environments
  • You are comfortable with prospecting, negotiation and closing activities
  • You may have experience working with national or regional hospitality brands, food distributors or OEMs
  • You are proactive and take initiative in your work
  • You demonstrate persistence and motivation to achieve goals
  • You are able to manage a sales pipeline in a structured and organized way


This is what we offer to you

  • A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils". Our work is impactful and transformative.


  • A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues.We support the work-life balance of all our employees.


  • Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.


  • Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.


  • Comprehensive benefit package: UPM's benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.


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Additional information about the position

This position is fully remote.

Travel requirements - up to 30%

The position holder will report to Senior Sales Manager, Linerless, Americas.

For further information about the role, please contact Ryne T Reuvers Senior Manager, Linerless Sales, at email [email protected].

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by July 19, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

How to apply

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +18777235247.

This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Country-specific information

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

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