Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager

Sustainable food packaging solutions

Based in United Kingdom

Job /64734

Salary:
Attractive salary and benefits package

Our client is a leading innovative manufacturer of sustainable food packaging solutions with several factories across Europe. They are currently recruiting a results-driven and collaborative Sales Account Manager with strong business development experience in industrial sectors, to join a growing business that designs and manufactures cutting-edge packaging solutions, for the food processing and collective catering sectors. With a clear commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and rethinking material use, this company leads by example in responsible manufacturing.

Reporting to the EU North Sales Director, the role is responsible for developing sales across the United Kingdom & Ireland, with a strong focus on both, prospecting new clients and nurturing existing relationships.

• Managing and expanding a portfolio of clients, primarily in the food industry.
• Actively prospecting and developing new business across the assigned region.
• Promoting and selling innovative and eco-responsible packaging solutions.
• Coordinating and following up on product testing with clients and prospects.
• Responding to tenders and RFPs in coordination with internal teams.
• Producing detailed and structured reporting (prospecting scope, visit planning, conversion rates).
• Collaborating closely with a commercial team within a cross-functional and knowledge-sharing environment.

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience in selling packaging to the food customers and/or working in the food industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial B2B environments is essential.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Autonomy, drive, and commercial resilience.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability, and emerging industry trends.
• Comfortable with CRM tools and performance tracking.
• Willing to travel 60–70% of the time within the assigned region (company car provided).

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Conrad Taylor

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