Packaging Consultant

Sun Chemical is seeking a Packaging Consultant for a 12-month fixed-term, home-based role focused on sustainable packaging solutions. The consultant will lead client projects, produce quality materials, and facilitate meetings while collaborating with internal teams. The position requires strong communication skills, packaging expertise, and a keen interest in technology and sustainability. There is potential for the role to become permanent based on business needs.
About The Organization
Aura Global is a newly launched, forward-thinking consultancy focused on sustainable packaging solutions, combining strategic insight, design expertise, and data-driven technology to help brands navigate an increasingly complex landscape.


As part of Sun Chemical, a global leader in pigments, inks, and advanced materials, Aura Global brings together deep industry expertise with innovative thinking to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions for customers worldwide.


About The Role
We are looking for a Packaging Consultant to join our consulting team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a home-based role offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of client projects across packaging, sustainability, and technology.


You will play a key role in delivering high-quality consultancy services, working closely with both clients and internal teams. The role combines technical packaging expertise with a strong interest in technology-driven solutions, supporting innovative tools and services that help clients meet their sustainability and business goals.


While this is initially a fixed-term position, there is potential for the role to become permanent, depending on business needs.


Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver client and internal consultancy projects across packaging, sustainability, regulatory, structural, and technology areas
Produce high-quality client-facing materials, including reports, presentations, strategy documents, and process mapping
Facilitate client meetings, workshops, and presentations to engage stakeholders and deliver project outcomes
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
Support project scoping, proposal development, and costings in collaboration with internal teams
Review and provide feedback on project materials to ensure quality and consistency
Lead scoping and implementation phases of technology solutions, including workflow mapping and stakeholder coordination
Collaborate with technology teams to enhance product features and ensure solutions meet client needs
Contribute to business development activities, including supporting new opportunities and growing existing client accounts
Stay up to date with packaging, sustainability, and industry innovations to enhance client delivery

Required Skills And Experience

Experience working in client-facing roles, with the ability to build and manage relationships
Experience collaborating with internal teams across functions
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail
Strong knowledge of packaging, with a genuine interest in sustainability and technology solutions

Desirable Experience

Experience in packaging consultancy, sustainability, or related fields
Exposure to digital tools or technology platforms within packaging or sustainability
Experience contributing to proposals, business development, or marketing content

Key Competencies

Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Commercial awareness and ability to support business growth
Innovative mindset with a focus on practical solutions
Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality work
Clear and confident communication

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy environment, working at the intersection of packaging, sustainability, and technology, with the flexibility of a home-based role.
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