Sales Manager

Role: Sales Manager (Packaging) Location: Field Based - Midlands/South Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (Negotiable) + Company Car + Uncapped Commission The Company: Plastic/ Glass Packaging The Opportunity • Manage and develop an established portfolio of customers across the Midlands and South of England (approx. £4million) • Proactively generate new business through prospecting, networking and market development • Build strong, long-term relationships with key decision makers • Identify opportunities to increase sales within existing accounts • Develop new customer relationships and opportunities • Understand customer requirements and work with internal teams to provide the right packaging solutions • Prepare and manage sales pipelines, forecasts and commercial plans • Negotiate pricing and contracts to deliver profitable growth • Monitor market and competitor activity and identify new opportunities • Work closely with colleagues across customer service, technical, operations and supply chain About You • We’re looking for an experienced packaging sales professional with a proven track record in both account development and new business • Previous sales experience within packaging or a closely related industry • Experience selling plastic packaging, bottles, jars, closures or similar products would be particularly relevant • A strong track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts • Excellent commercial and negotiation skills • The ability to build relationships at all levels, from operational contacts through to senior decision makers • A proactive, self-motivated approach to sales • Good understanding of packaging products, applications and customer requirements • Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills • The confidence to work independently across a large geographical territory • Grow sales and develop new opportunities