Trainee Sales Executive - Paper & Packaging Solutions

Elliott Baxter Ireland Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Elliott Baxter Ireland Limited is recruiting for a trainee sales position within our internal sales team. You will undergo a comprehensive 12-month training program, then transition into a hybrid internal reactive and proactive sales role, managing an existing customer portfolio and pursuing new business opportunities.

The role emphasizes building relationships, learning our product range, and contributing to sustainable packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn and a genuine interest in sales.
• Self-motivated, results-driven and committed to personal development.
• Interest in sustainable packaging solutions and reducing plastic use.

Responsibilities

• Support internal sales activities while training.
• Develop relationships with existing customers and learn our product portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts and win new business.
• Represent the company professionally in all settings.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Motivated

Results-driven

Personal development mindset

Interest in sales

Interest in sustainable packaging

Job description

Join Ireland's Leading Paper & Packaging Board Supplier

Elliott Baxter Ireland is the country's largest and most established supplier of paper and packaging board. With unrivalled experience, product knowledge, and stock availability, we are proud to support a wide range of industries across the Irish market.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit and develop a motivated individual to join our sales team in a trainee capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch or progress your career in B2B sales within a fast-moving and sustainability-focused sector.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will begin their journey within our internal sales team, receiving comprehensive training over 12 month period. Upon completion, you will transition into a hybrid internal reactive and internal proactive sales role, managing and developing an existing portfolio of customers and potential new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support internal sales activities while training
• Develop strong relationships with existing customers
• Learn our full product portfolio, including supply chains and market positioning
• Identify new opportunities to grow accounts and increase market share
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Enthusiasm to learn and a strong interest in sales
• Highly motivated, results-driven, and committed to personal development
• Interest in sustainable packaging solutions and the move away from plastic
• Some B2B sales experience would be an advantage, but not essential

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time in the packaging sector, with growing momentum and legislation driving demand for fibre-based, sustainable alternatives. Our core portfolio is well positioned for future growth, offering real opportunity for the right candidate.

The Package:

• Competitive basic salary €30-€35k per year
• Generous performance-related bonus structure (on completion of Training)
• Pension scheme

If you're ambitious, eager to grow, and want to be part of a market-leading team, we’d love to hear from you.