Sales Manager - Packaging and Food Testing
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Mid
On-site
The Sales Manager role for Packaging and Food Testing at Measurlabs requires mid-level outbound B2B sales expertise, specifically in generating new business and converting opportunities into long-term customer relationships. Candidates should have experience in the packaging and/or food industries, with a preference for knowledge of regulatory compliance testing such as migration testing of food contact materials and analysis of hazardous substances in dry food products, aligned with EU and UK standards. The position demands a performance-oriented, goal-driven mindset combined with strong organizational skills and a customer-centric approach, emphasizing curiosity to understand and meet client needs. Collaboration is key, as the role involves working closely with other Sales Managers and a technical team of experts. The candidate will also represent the company at industry exhibitions and events across Finland, the Nordics, Benelux, and the UK, requiring occasional travel. A bachelor's degree supports the educational foundation for this role. The role offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, sales commission, and stock options, within a venture capitalist-funded international company. Overall, the ideal candidate blends sales acumen in the packaging or food sector with regulatory knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, accountable work ethic to drive business growth in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
About the role
Sales Manager – Packaging and Food Testing
Role Summary
- Grow Measurlabs' packaging and food testing business across Finland, the Nordics, Benelux, and the UK
- Focus on outbound sales: identify and convert new business opportunities into long-term customer relationships
- Work mainly from the Vallila, Helsinki office, with occasional travel to exhibitions and customer meetings
Responsibilities
- Drive outbound sales by identifying, reaching out to, and securing new customers
- Sell regulatory compliance testing services, including:
- Migration testing of food contact materials
- Analysis of hazardous substances in dry food products
- Other relevant tests for EU and UK compliance
- Manage inbound leads and support growth of existing customer accounts
- Collaborate with two other Sales Managers and a team of five technical experts
- Represent Measurlabs at industry exhibitions and events in target markets
Requirements
- Outbound B2B sales experience (new business)
- Experience in packaging and/or food industries (regulatory compliance experience is a bonus)
- Performance-oriented, goal-driven mindset
- Ability to organize work and take responsibility
- Customer-centric attitude and curiosity to understand customer needs
- Desire to contribute to company culture
Benefits
- Base salary + sales commission + stock options
- Be part of a venture capitalist-funded international success story
- Support from a diverse team of professionals, including skilled experts and the sales team
How to Apply
- Apply by sending your CV and answering screening questions through the Hub
- First call with recruiter to discuss interests and expectations
- Interview with Food & Packaging team lead and Head of Sales
- Interview with Co-Founder, Kalle
- Hiring decision and offer
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Measurlabs
Measurlabs is a growth company providing scientific laboratory analyses, materials characterization, and testing services for international clients in 60+ count...
- Location
- Helsinki
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Website
- www.measurlabs.com