Jobs in Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Are you a high-energy sales hunter from the packaging industry looking for a role with real influence, autonomy, and the backing of a major international group? This opportunity offers the chance to step into a Sales Representative position where you shape strategy, drive growth, and become a key voice in a rapidly expanding packaging business — all while working fully remotely.

As a Sales Representative, you will:

• Identify, engage, and convert new business opportunities within the packaging sector
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts, uncovering additional revenue streams
• Work closely with internal teams to convert pre-qualified leads and build a strong pipeline
• Take a consultative approach to understanding customer needs and presenting tailored solutions
• Support customers with guidance on packaging performance, sustainability, and product optimisation
• Collaborate with technical specialists to ensure customers receive expert support
• Consistently deliver revenue and margin targets while contributing to broader commercial goals

To succeed as a Sales Representative, you must:

• Come from the packaging industry — this is essential
• Bring proven experience in B2B sales, new business development, and account management
• Demonstrate a consultative sales approach with strong communication and negotiation skills
• Be self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own schedule remotely
• Have the ability to understand or quickly learn packaging performance and technical aspects

• Competitive salary circa £65k–£70k
• Performance-based bonusapprox. 20%)
• Company car and expenses package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Death-in-service benefit (3× salary)
• Strong career development opportunities within an expanding group
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Fully remote role
• Regular travel to customers within the NORTH of the UK and to the UK head office
• Occasional travel to European offices

If you're a driven Sales Representative ready to elevate your career within a thriving packaging organisation, this confidential role offers the platform, progression, and flexibility you’re looking for.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.