National Sales Manager – Packaging

Backed by over a century of experience, Sadleirs Packaging delivers a first class reliable and Innovative packaging service across Australia , New Zealand and to the global market.

As an Australian family-owned business, Sadleirs have four specialist divisions ,domestic transport, global freight forwarding, specialist resources logistics, and commercial packaging solutions.

Whether on the road, in the warehouse, or behind the scenes, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Sadleirs Packaging Team

Sadleirs Packaging provides tailored commercial packaging solutions to a wide range of industries. Our team focuses on building strong customer partnerships, delivering innovative solutions, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service outcomes.

We’re a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on developing our people and culture, we support long-term careers and provide opportunities to grow within a dynamic and results-driven environment.

The Role: National Sales Manager – Packaging

Location: Open to applicants based on the East Coast.

Reporting to the Divisional General Manager, this role leads the national sales function, managing key accounts and contracts and a team of Sales professionals across multiple states.

You will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding new business opportunities, and strengthening key supply and account relationships across the organisation’s full product and service offering.

This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering strategic initiatives, while ensuring day-to-day sales operations, pipeline management, and team performance align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop a high-performing National Sales Team

- Manage key accounts and look to grow high level opportunities

- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and achievement of sales targets





- Identify and secure new business opportunities across markets

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders

- Oversee sales pipeline, forecasting, and CRM accuracy

- Use data and insights to optimise performance and outcomes

- Partner with senior leadership to deliver sales strategy and growth initiatives

- Support pricing, product mix, and commercial decision-making

- Act as an escalation point for key customer matters

What You’ll Need

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior sales leadership role

- Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing sales teams

- Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets

- Experience in packaging or a related industry (highly desirable)

- Strong commercial acumen and decision-making capability

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

- Advanced Microsoft Office and CRM system experience

- Experience presenting and delivering proposals at a senior level

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Current driver’s licence

What Sadleirs Offers You

Join a company where you’re not just another number – you’ll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team that looks out for each other. We offer:

- Full time, permanent role with stability and long-term career prospects

- Competitive salary package aligned with experience

- Career progression pathways into senior leadership roles

- Ongoing professional development and training

- Access to employee benefits including retail discounts, novated leasing, discounted health insurance, employee assistance and recognition programs

- A supportive team environment where safety and teamwork come first

Important: All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including background and medical assessments.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today and be part of a team that’s built on trust, teamwork, and getting the job done right.

📌 National Sales Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sadleirs
📍 Melbourne