UK Sales Executive - Pouches

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in driving sales growth and developing new business opportunities within the food and medical packaging sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of flexible packaging, particularly pouches, and will be responsible for maintaining key accounts while expanding the customer base. With a focus on sustainability and quality, this forward-thinking company offers a generous benefits package, including a company car and bonus, making it an exciting opportunity for driven sales professionals.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Fully Expensed Company Car

Pension

Healthcare

Company Credit Card

Death in Service x3

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the flexible packaging industry, especially pouches.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet targets.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers.
• Achieve sales targets and drive business growth.

Skills

Sales Growth

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Understanding of Flexible Packaging

Job description

Job Title: Sales Executive

Salary and Benefits: Please contact me for salary details. Benefits include a generous bonus, fully expensed company car, pension, healthcare, company credit card, death in service x3, and other benefits to be determined.

Company Overview: Our client is a global leader in manufacturing and supplying high-quality packaging solutions, specializing in flexible packaging materials and pouches. They focus on sustainability and innovation, serving the food, medical, and other specialized markets. The company is committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship.

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Executive to join their team. The successful candidate will drive sales growth, develop new business opportunities, and manage key accounts within the medical and food industries.

Coverage Area: England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, with occasional travel to Italy for meetings, primarily focusing on local markets.

Candidate Profile: A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the flexible packaging industry, especially pouches.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet targets and expand the customer base.
2. Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers.
3. Identify and understand customers' flexible packaging needs.
4. Maintain and grow the sales pipeline.
5. Prepare and negotiate offers, contracts, and manage price adjustments.
6. Enhance market awareness of the company's entire product portfolio.
7. Plan budgets, sales volumes, values, product mix, and timelines.
8. Achieve sales targets and drive business growth.
9. Possess strong knowledge of the packaging market, with a focus on pouches.
10. Exhibit excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
11. Work independently and manage time effectively.