Would you like an autonomous opportunity to complement our high performing AUS/NZ team and contribute to our ongoing growth strategy?
* Close knit team with a fun, supportive and collaborative culture
* Highly successful and growing business offering stability
* Excellent role to expand career potential for seasoned professionals seeking their next challenge
Partner With Us & Grow
Partner With Us & Grow is our purpose, our brand statement, and is the heart and soul of why we do what we do. We are dedicated to creating an environment that allows our people to thrive. Wherever they may be on their work journey (just starting out, progressing, or chasing their next adventure) this means supporting personal and professional development within the business; providing opportunities to diversify skill set; and obtaining promotions from within. Our commitment to our people is one of a nurturing growth partnership aimed at providing the highest level of career satisfaction.
About The Role
Working closely with our Australia and New Zealand based Sales Teams, you will lead and drive the implementation of existing and strategic new business development projects for our Corrugated Packaging Products across our 8-branch footprint. Based at our Corporate headquarters in Milperra, you will enjoy the support and collaborative approach of a strong leadership structure with exciting growth plans.
Key Accountabilities include:
* Lead, implement and manage existing and new product development (NPD) projects
* Maintain and manage key client and Corporate accounts
* Cultivate relationships with supply partners; sourcing the best materials, pricing, and turnaround times
* Provide technical sales support and product guidance to clients in target sectors
* Manage the design and development processes for products based on client requirements and project briefs
* Communicate directly with clients and suppliers to ensure design feasibility and clarity
* Collaborate with internal teams on packaging design, material selection, and product innovation
* Deliver product specification and technical training and support to the sales teams
* Product rationalisation reviews
* Manage and resolve QIRs
Whilst not essential, the ability to create dielines, drawings or renderings would be highly regarded. This role could suit an industrial packaging designer seeking to take the next step in their career.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
* A proven track record in a similar role
* Strong understanding of corrugated materials (Flute types and board styles etc.) and manufacturing processes
* Strong understanding of packaging materials, print processes, and finishing techniques
* SAP or equivalent ERP exposure and strong computer literacy
* High attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills and collaborative teamwork approach
* Qualifications in Industrial Design or Packaging Design, or a related field, would be highly desirable
About Us
Plasdene Glass-Pak is now the largest independent, family and Australian-owned Packaging Distribution Business in Australia and we've recently established a branch in New Zealand. We supply glass and plastic bottles, jars, containers, closures, cartons, dividers, cans, flexible and bulk packaging to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health care, wine, oil, spirit, industrial, agricultural, pet care, personal care and cosmetic sectors, from eight Packaging Plaza Showrooms and Distribution Centres across AUS/NZ.
Partner With Us & Grow is our purpose, our brand statement, and is the heart and soul of why we do what we do. It represents a partnership and growth ideal. Regardless of scale or industry segment, we are passionate and committed to seeing our customers, suppliers and employees, flourish. In partnership, we are more successful together.
Interested?
Send us your CV and cover letter by simply clicking the Apply button.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment Agency Statement
Recruitment for this position will be managed in-house and we respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting applications for this role.