Account Manager - Label and packaging

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Poole; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Commission and bonus opportunities

33 days' holiday

Pension

Free parking

Full product training

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking an Account Manager in Poole to build and grow relationships with customers in the labels, packaging or print sector. The role focuses on developing existing accounts and identifying new commercial opportunities to drive growth.

You will work within a manufacturing environment known for quality and customer service, contributing to a high-performing sales team and benefiting from a competitive package including car allowance and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in labels, packaging or print or related manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in sales, account management or business development.
• Commercially minded with targets and growth focus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and prospects.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the South West.
• Generate leads and establish new customer contacts.
• Promote the benefits and unique selling points of the company's products.
• Identify opportunities to increase account profitability.
• Prepare and follow up quotations and commercial opportunities.
• Work with production and internal teams to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Negotiate effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Communicate confidently across all levels of the business.
• Contribute to the wider success and growth of the sales team.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Negotiation

Job description

Account Manager - Poole | £36,000 + Commission + Car Allowance | Build relationships and grow your career

Are you a confident Account Manager with experience in labels, packaging or print and looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact? This Account Manager opportunity in Poole offers the chance to join an independently owned manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality, customer service and industry expertise.

With a strong product offering and ambitious growth plans, you'll have the opportunity to develop existing relationships, generate new business and become a key part of a successful sales team.

Why apply for this Account Manager role?

Because you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a growing specialist manufacturer:

• £36,000 salary
• Monthly commission and additional bonus opportunities
• Car allowance
• 33 days' holiday
• Pension
• Free parking
• Full product training and ongoing development
• Opportunity to build and grow your own customer portfolio
• Join an established business with a strong reputation for quality and customer service

Key Responsibilities:

As an Account Manager, you'll combine customer relationship management with business development, helping to grow existing accounts while identifying new commercial opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and prospects
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the South West
• Generate leads and establish new customer contacts
• Promote the benefits and unique selling points of the company's products
• Identify opportunities to increase account profitability
• Prepare and follow up quotations and commercial opportunities
• Work closely with production and internal teams to resolve quality, delivery and competitiveness issues
• Negotiate effectively with customers and suppliers
• Communicate confidently across all levels of the business
• Contribute to the wider success and growth of the sales team

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a self-motivated and commercially minded salesperson who enjoys building relationships and developing new opportunities.

• Previous experience within labels, printed packaging, print or a related manufacturing environment
• A proven track record in sales, account management or business development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident negotiator with a positive and adaptable approach
• Self-starter who can work independently while contributing to a wider team
• Commercially aware with a focus on achieving targets and growing accounts
• Professional approach to customer presentation and communication
• Digital or printed label experience would be advantageous, although full product training will be provided