National Sales Manager

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

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking a National Sales Manager to lead UK sales for printed folded cartons. You will drive growth, manage key accounts and win new business across FMCG markets.

The role requires a proven packaging sales track record, strong negotiation skills and willingness to travel nationwide. A competitive package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' sales experience within printed folded cartons.
• 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.

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

Account management

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Driving licence

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.