Brand Owner Manager

Job description

At Billerud, we believe that when we keep tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. We work with sustainability at every stage to create a sustainable future – from product to people. Through our global programs, Sustainable Employees and Sustainable Leaders, we prioritize our employees – that they should grow with us and become more sustainable. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Are you a driven team player with a commercial mindset and a desire to drive new business? In that case, we have an exciting and challenging position for you. We are currently looking for an experienced Brand Owner Manager who will be responsible for generating and driving business development opportunities with brand owners, retailers and end-users in UK and Ireland.

Your main duties will be to:

To grow Billerud’s position on the EU market in specific cartonboard end use segments.
Identify and contact European Brand owner prospects. Initiate and lead their packaging optimisation (or innovation) projects in order to get a signed supply contract.
Participate in, and lead, various business development projects and work towards a set target of business pipeline
Take an active role in marketing activities and promote our products at end-users (brand owners & retailers)
Participate at packaging development projects at customers, brand-owners and converters
Maintain and further develop partner network
 

The job is located in the UK. You will be part of a large international business team and report to Business Development Director Paperboard,  covering the UK and Ireland. Frequent travelling is expected, domestic and international.

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, we believe you have:

• University degree in engineering, business or equivalent

• +2 years’ of professional experience within the consumer packaging industry

• Thorough knowledge of consumer board products and markets

• Technical understanding of fibre based packaging or the packaging value chain

• A strategic mindset and business acumen

• Fluency in English

Personal qualities

To be a good fit to the role, you need to be a team player with a commercial mindset and a deep-seated sense of sales and business partnering. You have the ability and flexibility to work in different environments and are comfortable working and communicating with other people. Finally, we assume you are keen on taking the initiative, work in a systematic and structured manner, and are innovative and analytical.
 
Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: Place customer in center, dare to innovate, lead the change and care for each other.  

Contact

If you would like to find out more about this position you are welcome to contact Jan Forsberg, Sales Director Cartonboard Europe at jan.forsberg@billerud.com or +44 7740634216.

If you would like to know more about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Evelyn Fjelldotter, Talent Acquisition Parter at evelyn.fjellsdotter@billerud.com.

Application information

Welcome with your application no later than May 5th.  
 
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 
 
Why us?  

• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future 
• Development and career opportunities 
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. 
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.  

Our recruitment process will include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, alcohol- & drug test as well as background checks.