Area Sales Manager

WR Engineering; Hessle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Laptop and mobile phone

Ongoing training

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive growth across the Hull, Grimsby and surrounding region. You will develop new business while nurturing an established portfolio of key accounts in the packaging sector.

The role requires a proven track record in field sales within packaging, strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, and the drive to manage a territory end-to-end. A full UK driving licence is essential, with a company car provided.

Qualifications

• Previous field sales experience within the packaging industry.
• Proven ability to win new business while developing existing customer accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own territory effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business across the Hull, Grimsby and surrounding areas.
• Manage and grow an established portfolio of key accounts.
• Sell a broad range of packaging solutions into manufacturing, food & beverage, logistics, distribution and industrial customers.
• Build relationships with procurement, operations and senior management teams.
• Identify customer requirements and provide tailored packaging solutions.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and achieve sales and margin targets.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular forecasts.

Skills

Field sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building abilities

Self-motivated

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Hull / Grimsby & Surrounding Region

£50,000 - £60,000 Basic + Bonus + Company Car + Benefits

An established and highly respected packaging manufacturer is looking to recruit an experienced Sales Manager to develop and grow business across the Hull and Grimsby region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with a proven background in the packaging industry who enjoys building long-term customer relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities.

The Role

• Develop new business across the Hull, Grimsby and surrounding areas.
• Manage and grow an established portfolio of key accounts.
• Sell a broad range of packaging solutions into manufacturing, food & beverage, logistics, distribution and industrial customers.
• Build relationships with procurement, operations and senior management teams.
• Identify customer requirements and provide tailored packaging solutions.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and achieve sales and margin targets.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular forecasts.

The Candidate

• Previous field sales experience within the packaging industry.
• Proven ability to win new business while developing existing customer accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own territory effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Company car
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression