UK Sales Executive - Pouches

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Sales Executive to drive growth in the flexible packaging sector. This exciting role involves developing new business opportunities and managing key accounts, particularly in the medical and food industries. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset, alongside a strong understanding of packaging solutions. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this opportunity promises to make a significant impact in a thriving market. Join a team that values quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Fully Expensed Company Car

Pension

Healthcare

Company Credit Card

Death in Service x3

Other Benefits TBD

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Strong understanding of the flexible packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve targets.
• Maintain and develop existing customer relationships.
• Identify and map customers' flexible packaging needs.

Skills

Sales Growth

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Market Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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£Please contact me for salary details + Generous Bonus + Fully Expensed Company Car + Pension + Healthcare + Company Credit Card + Death in Service x3 + Other Benefits TBD

Our client is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of high quality packaging solutions, specialising in flexible packaging materials and pouches, dedicated to improving sustainability and innovation within the industry. Their diverse portfolio includes products for the food, medical, and other specialised markets. They pride themselves on commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship.

They are now looking to recruit a dynamic and results driven Sales Executive to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing new business opportunities, and managing key accounts selling into the medical and food industry.

Covering: England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland with occasional travel to Italy for meetings but the focusing on local markets.

This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the flexible packaging industry, particularly pouches.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand customer base
2. Maintain and develop existing customers
3. Identify and map customers' flexible packaging needs
4. Maintain and develop sales pipeline
5. Prepare and negotiate offers and contracts, and manage sales price adjustments
6. Increase market awareness of the group's total product portfolio
7. Plan budgets, sales volume, values, product mix, and time scales
8. Achieve sales targets and drive business growth with a proven track record
9. Possess a strong understanding of the packaging market, with specific knowledge of pouches being highly desirable
10. Exhibit excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
11. Work independently and manage time effectively