FMCG Display Packaging Account Lead – UK (Hybrid)

DS Smith; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking an Account Manager for FMCG Prefilled Packaging Displays in the UK. You will manage client relationships, oversee display packaging projects from brief through deployment, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes total account accountability, profitability, and continued client value creation across packaging solutions. Based in the UK with hybrid work, the role requires strong project management, a technical packaging

Qualifications

• Experience in print and packaging industry with POS displays knowledge.
• Proven project management and budget control experience.
• Strong client relationship and account management experience.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Control the project management of Display Packaging from client brief to delivery.
• Maintain an up-to-date dashboard monthly, identifying key opportunities or issues.
• Define appropriate action plan in alignment with each client.
• Sales administration.
• Ensure monthly reporting to the line manager and Regional Account Manager.
• Ensure regular presence on client sites and meet stakeholders in person.
• Understand and leverage the clients’ contractual principles and pillars of the strategic account plan.
• Own profitability delivery for the managed Client sites and drive actions to improve profit.
• Identify potential opportunities through various lenses and gather value-related insights.
• Drive the Value Delivery projects pipeline end-to-end across relevant functions and suppliers.

Skills

Account management

Packaging industry knowledge

Project management

Client relationship

Supply chain understanding

Multi-campaign management

Job description

DS Smith is seeking an Account Manager for FMCG Prefilled Packaging Displays in the UK. You will manage client relationships, oversee display packaging projects from brief through deployment, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes total account accountability, profitability, and continued client value creation across packaging solutions. Based in the UK with hybrid work, the role requires strong project management, a technical packaging