National Account / Sales Manager.

Harrison Scott Associates; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist international packaging manufacturer in Staffordshire is seeking a National Account / Sales Manager. The role focuses on managing key accounts and driving business development in the Food & Retail sectors. Candidates should have strong experience in account management and a proven track record within relevant markets. This is a unique opportunity during a period of major growth for the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in Account Management and Business Development in Paper and Plastics FMCG.
• Track record within markets such as Grocery Retailers and Fast Food Chains.
• Ability to manage account values from several £100ks to low £Ms.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts with a mix of 60% account management and 40% business development.
• Regular onsite visits at the Client's premises in Staffordshire.
• Contribute to company growth and capital investment initiatives.

Skills

Account Management

Business Development

Experience in Food FMCG

Client Relationship Management

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12.08.2025

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Job Title: National Account / Sales Manager.

Salary: Your call / completely negotiable.

Location: Staffordshire

Reference: GYJ3568

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Our Client is a Specialist International Packaging Manufacturer looking to appoint an ambitious Sales Professional who seeks to build a long lasting career with them.

The role will be best suited to someone with experience in both Account Management and Business Development within Paper and Plastics FMCG Packaging for the Food & Retail sectors

Highly advantageous would be a track record within markets such as: Leading Grocery Retailers, Fast Food Chains, Plant Bakeries, Distributors and Consolidators.

The role will require the ability to regularly be onsite at the Client’s premises in Staffordshire when not visiting Clients.

As guidance: The role will be a mix of c.60% account management and c.40% NBD – but would vary week to week.

The account values to be looked after would range from several £100ks > to low £Ms.

This is an exciting time to join our Client as they experience a period of major growth and capital investment.

This position is being created as part of the company’s succession planning and to add to the existing Sales Team as the company expands and looks to increase capacity with additional Paper Packaging Machinery.

The company currently produces c.15m items of Packaging per week – in addition to this the company also outsources packaging globally; equating to an additional c.£10m pa of their business revenue.

With their manufacturing site in the UK, equipment includes 10 German/French machines making SOS, SOS Die cut, F&S, F&S strip window bags all with inline printing: 4-6 colours.

As an example of continued investment another bag machine will be arriving in late Spring to add to 3 machines for making fast food ‘grab bags’ and paper tape handles.

Further investments are planned, the Company has the factory space allowing further development in order to increase capacity to meet growing demand.

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