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With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our fast-paced and demanding team.

Reporting into the Client Services Director, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects for clients. You will have exceptional organisational and communication skills and will foster direct relationships with clients and partner with the creative and production teams, leading the work from initial concepts through to end delivery.

This role can be worked on a hybrid basis

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and sustain a strong relationship with the Packaging Development team responsible for client brands. Work as a liaison between the Packaging Development team and commercial / marketing categories.
• Work to establish SGK as the artwork provider of choice, building key relationships across key depts in BAT.
• To build a key relationship with the BAT Head of Packaging
• Act as the Account Manager contact for the SGK team on site. Manage the day to day running of the account within your category ensuring that client needs are met.
• Work closely with client and give required support, as necessary.
• Ensure that relationships are maintained with all other members of the client team and that any issues are resolved immediately.
• Hold weekly update meetings with the client to discuss project status across the business. Discuss any concerns with regards to volumes, category issues and delays with projects.
• Build relationships with all client contacts and hold weekly meetings to discuss project status ensuring that service levels from SGK teams are being maintained.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers in each category.
• Ensure that SGK is working efficiently with them to achieve the launch timescales.
• Assist new suppliers to grasp the client process by hosting supplier days at the studio and presenting at client conferences when requested.
• Keep abreast of trends in the retail market and how they may affect the client.
• Be commercially aware and responsive to client needs.
• Attend client and supplier studio tours as required.
• Assist the Account Manager with presentation of the artwork and repro process.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

· Strong organisational skills along with ability to multitask.

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

· Good attention to detail.

· Flexible and hardworking.

· A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach.

· Smart appearance and professional attitude.

· Approachable and trustworthy.

· Experience of industry web-based briefing and approval systems.

· Knowledge of print or repro.

· Knowledge of design, retail, brand and packaging

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.