Sales Representative (Bespoke Packaging - Cartons/Boxes)

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke packaging company is seeking a Sales Representative to cover Scotland. The role focuses on new business development, exploring and developing opportunities within targeted markets. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in sales or the print industry, and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. A clean driving licence is mandatory. Potential applicants will be expected to work independently and cultivate long-term relationships with clients.

Benefits

Commission

Company car/car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Sales Representative or in the Print industry.
• Clean, valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• New business development role covering Scotland.
• Explore and develop new business opportunities.
• Devise a sales strategy and budget.
• Manage customer requirements and present innovations.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Planning and organisational skills

Self-motivated

Education

5 GCSE qualifications including Maths and English

Third level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Position

Sales Representative (Bespoke Packaging - Cartons/Boxes)

Salary

£neg. + commission + company car/car allowance

Location

Scotland

The Company

Packaging company that specialises in luxury bespoke printed cartons & boxes for Food and Beverage, Retail, Cosmetics & Giftware.

The role

• New business development role covering Scotland
• Explore and develop new business opportunities with targeted customers
• Maximise these opportunities and develop a long-term working relationship to allow growth
• Devise a sales strategy, sales forecast and budget
• Identify appropriate niche markets for development by the company
• Negotiate and secure, within agreed parameters, profitable business
• Co-ordinate with other sites to allow maximum development where possible
• Manage customer requirements and present new innovations in co-ordination with other departments
• Be a positive ambassador for the Company and establish strong relationships with the customer promoting the Company's USP's
• Maintain effective communications with all sections of the company.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Sales Representative or working within the Print industry
• A minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications or equivalent including Maths and English
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Flexibility, willingness to train and develop within the role
• Clean, valid driving licence

Desirable requirements

• A third level qualification or equivalent