Sales Director – Sustainable Packaging

About the role

The Muoto™ business is entering its commercial phase and needs a senior sales leader to drive go‑to‑market activities and accelerate growth of this breakthrough fibre‑based packaging solution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial growth and go‑to‑market activities for the Muoto™ business as it enters the commercial phase.
• Develop and execute international sales and market‑entry strategies, building strategic customer relationships across the packaging value chain.
• Own commercial performance, including sales, pricing, forecasting and growth planning to meet ambitious revenue targets.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, distributors and other stakeholders to position Muoto™ as a leading sustainable packaging solution.
• Build and lead a high‑performing sales organisation and support the scale‑up toward the new production facility launch in 2028.

Required profile

• Master’s degree with substantial international commercial experience.
• Proven international sales leadership with full commercial responsibility and a track record of achieving demanding revenue targets.
• Experience launching and scaling innovative products or business models in international markets, preferably within the European packaging industry.
• Strong network with packaging companies, converters, brand owners and distributors.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills with near‑native English proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to build new business, open markets and convert opportunities into long‑term customer relationships.
• Commercial and financial acumen covering pricing, margin management, forecasting and growth planning.
• People‑leadership experience, capable of coaching and developing high‑performing sales teams.