National Sales Manager

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

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking an experienced National Sales Manager to drive revenue across the UK packaging market. The role entails developing and executing the national sales strategy, winning new business and managing key accounts with FMCG, food, beverage, retail and consumer-product customers.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cartons sales, strong negotiation skills, and a willingness to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' sales experience within printed folded cartons.
• Proven track record in new business development and account growth.
• Strong understanding of carton/packaging manufacturing process.
• Experience selling into FMCG, food, beverage, retail or consumer markets.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the national sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Win new business across the printed folded carton market.
• Manage and grow key national customer accounts.
• Build strong relationships with FMCG, food, beverage, retail and consumer-product customers.
• Identify new markets, sectors and commercial opportunities.
• Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through quotation and negotiation to order.
• Work closely with production, estimating, design and technical teams to deliver customer requirements.
• Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports and commercial updates.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and relevant industry exhibitions.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements to maximise revenue and margin.

Skills

Sales experience

New business development

Packaging industry knowledge

Job description

National Sales Manager

Location: UK Wide

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced National Sales Manager to join an established and growing packaging manufacturer specialising in printed folded cartons.

This is a key commercial position with responsibility for driving sales growth across the UK, developing major customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities within the packaging and FMCG markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the national sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Win new business across the printed folded carton market.
• Manage and grow key national customer accounts.
• Build strong relationships with FMCG, food, beverage, retail and consumer-product customers.
• Identify new markets, sectors and commercial opportunities.
• Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through quotation and negotiation to order.
• Work closely with production, estimating, design and technical teams to deliver customer requirements.
• Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports and commercial updates.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and relevant industry exhibitions.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements to maximise revenue and margin.

About You

• 3+ years' sales experience within printed folded cartons.
• A proven track record in new business development and account growth.
• Strong understanding of the carton/packaging manufacturing process.
• Experience selling into FMCG, food, beverage, retail or consumer markets.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, target-driven approach with strong business development capability.
• The ability to work collaboratively with production and technical teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a national sales territory.
• Established customer base with significant scope for further growth.
• Long-term career opportunity within an established packaging manufacturer.
• Professional and commercially focused working environment.