Account Manager (Corrugated Packaging)

Taylor Higson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee a portfolio within the corrugated packaging sector. This hybrid role involves managing customer relationships, providing tailored packaging solutions, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has solid experience in account management and a strong understanding of corrugated materials. The position offers a salary of £35,000 based on experience and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Salary of £35,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working model

Supportive team environment

Clear long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven account management experience in corrugated packaging or similar.
• Strong understanding of corrugated materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture customer accounts in the corrugated packaging sector.
• Build long-term relationships with clients across various industries.
• Handle customer inquiries, quotations, and pricing discussions.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Coordinate projects from brief to delivery.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasts.
• Resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Account management experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Job description

Account Manager (Corrugated Packaging)

£35,000 (DOE), Hybrid - London

An established and growing corrugated packaging business is looking to appoint an experienced Account Manager to manage and develop an existing customer portfolio. This is a relationship‑led role focused on delivering excellent service, retaining key accounts, and identifying opportunities to grow revenue through tailored corrugated packaging solutions.

About the Role

You will act as the main point of contact for customers, working closely with internal design, estimating, and production teams to ensure packaging solutions are delivered efficiently, commercially, and to the highest standard.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £35,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to join a stable and reputable corrugated packaging business
• Supportive team environment with clear long‑term career progression

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture a portfolio of existing corrugated packaging accounts
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with customers across e‑commerce, FMCG, food & drink, retail, and industrial sectors
• Handle customer enquiries, quotations, pricing discussions, and ongoing account requirements
• Identify and develop opportunities to increase account value through upselling and cross‑selling
• Coordinate projects from initial brief through to production and delivery
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and account activity
• Proactively resolve issues and ensure a consistently high level of customer satisfaction

What You'll Need

• Proven experience in account management within corrugated packaging or a related packaging/print environment
• Solid understanding of corrugated materials, styles, and manufacturing processes
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Commercially aware, with confidence managing pricing and margins
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple accounts and priorities
• Comfortable working in a hybrid role, balancing office and remote working
• Proactive, dependable, and customer‑focused

This role is ideal for an experienced Account Manager looking to develop their career within the corrugated packaging sector while managing established customer relationships and driving account growth.