UK Sales Manager

InterFlex Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the print and packaging industry is seeking a Senior Account Manager to drive new business opportunities and manage key accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to achieving sales growth. You will work closely with the UK Sales Director and various internal teams to align on customer objectives and ensure the successful implementation of new product developments. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Field Sales role.
• Track record of delivering profitable sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage Regional / Key accounts and project management of Supply Chain activities.
• Generate new business opportunities within the customer base.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The primary role

To effectively manage Regional / Key Account customers, driving new business opportunities at a Senior level across multiple divisional channels. To develop strong cross-functional and senior relationships within these customers, ensuring strategic alignment on medium to long-term customer objectives, e.g., sustainability goals, whilst maximising new business opportunities.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Assist and work alongside the UK Sales Director.
• Manage Regional / Key accounts, including project management of Supply Chain activities.
• Generate new business opportunities within the current customer base and across new divisional channels.
• Drive IFG new product development to support the sustainability agenda.
• Build excellent working relationships internally and with customers.

Who are we looking for?

You have demonstrable experience within a Field Sales role, utilising a structured approach to the selling process. A track record of delivering profitable sales growth and managing and developing strong customer relationships in a fast-paced, high-volume product environment. You should have a high degree of PC competency, with a good working knowledge of the MS Office suite. Experience within the print/packaging industry is desirable.

Further skills applicants should possess:

• Ability to organise, prioritise and plan work effectively.
• Excellent communication skills via all methods.
• Driven and determined.
• Possess a positive attitude, self-motivation, and a proactive nature.
• High attention to detail.
• Confident negotiator and problem solver.
• Ability to be adaptable, responsive, and flexible in your day-to-day approach.

Key Results Areas/Outputs

• Delivery of budget sales requirements.
• Deliver profitable sales growth through new and existing accounts.
• Implementation of IFG new product development activity.
• Proactive margin protection, enhancement, and improvement activities.

Key Internal Relationships

· UK Technical and Technical Services team

· UK Commercial team

· UK Customer Services team

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