Head of Sales - (Beverage Packaging)

Bangkok Permanent View Job Description
This role leads the commercial strategy, key customer relationships, and sales performance for a leading beverage packaging business, driving revenue growth and market expansion across Thailand. The successful candidate will oversee a high-performing sales team, manage strategic accounts, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Join a Global Market Leader with Strong Industry Exposure
  • Drive Strategic Growth and Make a Tangible Business Impact

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational manufacturer specializing in sustainable packaging solutions for the beverage, food, and consumer goods industries. With a strong global footprint and a long-established reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and customer partnership, the company works closely with some of the world's most recognized beverage brands to deliver high-quality packaging products that support both business growth and environmental sustainability.

Job Description

Key Responsibilites

    • Develop and execute the overall sales strategy for the beverage packaging business, ensuring sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market share expansion.
    • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team while fostering a strong commercial and customer-centric culture.
    • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key beverage customers, multinational corporations, and major local manufacturers.
    • Identify new business opportunities, drive account growth, and negotiate commercial agreements with key stakeholders.
    • Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Technical teams to ensure effective project execution and customer satisfaction.
    • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
    • Own sales forecasting, budgeting, performance tracking, and reporting to senior management.
    • Drive commercial excellence initiatives, strengthen customer partnerships, and contribute to the long-term growth and competitiveness of the business.



The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Packaging Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Key Account Management, with at least 5 years in a senior sales leadership position.
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth, managing strategic customer relationships, and achieving commercial objectives within the packaging, beverage, FMCG, manufacturing, or related industries.
  • Strong experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing sales teams.
  • Demonstrated success in managing multinational customers and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Excellent strategic planning, business development, and market expansion capabilities.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience in sales forecasting, budgeting, and profitability management.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technical teams.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
  • Fluent in both Thai and English, with the ability to operate confidently within a multinational business environment.
  • Experience serving beverage, food & beverage, consumer goods, or packaging customers will be highly advantageous.
  • Results-oriented mindset with strong leadership presence and the ability to influence senior-level stakeholders.

What's on Offer

What is on Offer for the Candidate?

  • Opportunity to join a leading multinational organization with a strong market position, serving some of the world's most recognized beverage and consumer goods brands.
  • A highly visible leadership role with direct influence over commercial strategy, business growth, and key customer relationships in Thailand.
  • Exposure to regional and international stakeholders, providing opportunities for broader career development and leadership progression.
  • Responsibility for leading a high-performing sales team and shaping the future growth direction of a strategically important business unit.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
  • Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.
  • The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business while working with industry-leading customers and contributing to long-term market expansion initiatives.


Contact
Akira Meelab
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7142693
Phone number
+6620125024

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Specialisation
Field Sales
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bangkok
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Akira Meelab
Consultant phone
+6620125024
Job Reference
JN-112026-7142693

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.