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We are now looking for a Product Sales Manager to join our sales team.

Greetings from your future manager

“We’re looking for an energetic and passionate individual to join our UK Sales Team as Product Sales Manager. In this role, you’ll drive the profitable growth of our Chevron business by building strong relationships with key customers and supporting our regional sales teams. You’ll also act as an important link between Sales and Operations, working closely with our Markets and Product Management teams to align activity with our wider product and segment strategy.

The UK is at the heart of the UPM Graphics business, delivering above-market growth while maintaining our market-leading position. As we continue to evolve as a team, this is an exciting opportunity to join UPM Graphics and contribute to the continued success of our leading UPM Metamark brand.” - Nick Barnes, Sales Director UK and Ireland

What you will do

• Lead the Chevron category in the UK, combining category ownership with customer and sales support, forecasting, supply chain collaboration, and technical-commercial expertise across the wider automotive segment, including PPF, colour change, and related automotive products
• Own and develop the templating process
• Work closely with key customers, providing technical-commercial support and contributing to strategic category opportunities. You may also manage selected customer relationships when appropriate
• Support the regional sales team in growing the Chevron category and achieving business objectives
• Collaborate with UPM supply chain and procurement teams to ensure products are available in the right place at the right time
• Provide accurate forecasts to support planning and decision-making
• Selectively support the Automotive segment across the UK and Ireland by providing technical sales support for PPF, color change, and other automotive products – working closely with our Global segment specialist.
• Represent the business at trade shows and customer events, providing support and building strong customer relationships

Who you are

• You have experience in category management, product ownership, sales support, technical sales, or a related business area
• You can build effective relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• You are comfortable working across commercial, technical, and operational topics and can balance multiple priorities
• You have strong communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with a variety of teams and customers
• You can analyze information, provide reliable forecasts, and support informed business decisions
• You are proactive, organized, and focused on delivering practical solutions
• You have experience within the automotive sector, including PPF, colour change, or related products, is beneficial but not essential
• You are interested in learning, developing your expertise, and contributing to business growth

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative. 
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information about the position

This position is located in the United Kingdom. This position is fully remote and home-office based combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration with customers nationwide, as well as visits to the UPM Graphics location in the UK of Lancaster and Woking.

The position holder will report to Sales Operations Leader – UK and Ireland.

For further information about the role, please contact Nick Barnes, Sales Director UK and Ireland, at [email protected].

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 6th October 2026.  Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +4401723502550.

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. 

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