Sales Account Manager - Flexible Packaging

About the job

NEW VACANCY! (PK7925)

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER - FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

GREATER MANCHESTER / CHESHIRE

£28 - 35K (Negotiable depending on experience) + Monthly Bonus + Christmas Bonus + Car Allowance + 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Our client is a growing international packaging company supplying a wide range of primary and secondary flexible packaging in a range of materials and pack formats with high quality print in flexo or gravure up to 10 colours.
They are looking for a Sales Account Manager, with sales office based experience and a very personable attitude to fit within a dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right applicant to pursue a career within Sales. The role will include a variety of account management tasks and will require someone with an open mind and a professional attitude at all times.
Managing house and own customer accounts on a daily basis. Liaising with customers (mainly UK based) and factories overseas (Europe & Asia). Updating sales budgets per account and help the sales team to meet the monthly target. Prospecting new markets and replying to sales enquiries.

The role is primarily office based with the occasional requirement to travel to meet with clients.

Key Skills:

• Ability to prioritise and work both independently and within a team is crucial.
• Packaging experience is preferred but full training will be offered so not essential.
• A proven sales track record in a technical or manufacturing capacity is also useful.
• Keen interest in building business relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and databases (will have access to an order processing system).
• A full driving licence is required.

START DATE: ASAP

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time / Permanent

To APPLY: Please forward a current CV with the job reference number and a cover letter