Country Manager SA

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to join a global growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values trust and be trusted achieve together renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace are now looking for a Country Manager South Africa to join our UPM Sales team in Germiston or Cape Town South Africa.

What you will do

Be responsible for profit and loss for the South African market
Lead and coach the sales teams
Take direct responsibility for a number of strategic accounts
Collaborate closely with the supply chain and markets team to understand and meet the needs of customers in South Africa
Identify and cultivate growth opportunities with both new and existing customers
Ensure clear consistent and customer-focused communication
Be responsible for country-level target setting product mix sales strategy selling prices and tactics

Who you are

You hold at least a bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. marketing sales)
You bring experience in managing profit and loss
You demonstrate inclusive and people-centered leadership
You have a track record in sales management
You have a broad understanding of commercial environments
You are motivated by achieving goals and demonstrate accountability and initiative
You communicate effectively and build strong professional networks
Knowledge of PSA or the packaging market is seen an asset; having worked in a B-to-B environment is required

This is what we offerto you

A meaningful job:We have an inspiring purposeWe renew the everyday for a future beyond work is impactful and transformative.
A caring community:Our community is built ongreat teamspirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and thewell-beingof our 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-businessorganizationoffering 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 areasfrom climate changemitigationtoenhancingbiodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Learn about ourRewardingandour Ways of working

Additional information

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter by February 5 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 .

UPM Adhesive Materials (formerly UPM Raflatac) offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPMs growth businesses and employ around 3200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 16 billion (USD 17 billion) in 2024. Read more:

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Required Experience:

Manager