Account Executive - Greater Manchester

Salary – 25-35k Dependant on experience

My client are looking for 2 Internal Account Executives to look after some large FMCG accounts internally after year on year growth. 

You will work with the account management and external team to ensure all jobs are scheduled on time and budget and monitor progress.

• Respond promptly to client requests, managing expectations in terms of speed and delivery of response, using appropriate briefing/admin structures
• Build good working relationship with clients
• Fulfil all allotted tasks quickly, efficiently and to the highest possible standards
• Develop good understanding of client’s business
• Brief all jobs accurately and expediently
• Check that client approvals are sought and given prior to commencement of any work
• Responsible for trafficking of accounts artwork through studio

Skills & Experience

• Excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have an eye for design and great attention to detail.
• Ideally have an understanding of the key packaging print processes.
• Be a team-player who enjoys working collaboratively with the larger team.
• The ability to interact with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent admin skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

40 hours over Monday to Friday. Can be flexible for the right person on the hours, between 7am to 6pm.

25 days holiday

The opportunity has arisen to join as market leader in packaging as a Business Development Manager.This is an exciting chance to join a company with a fast paced, dynamic and people focused culture. 

The Role:

As the Business Development Manager you will be selling packaging products to customers in various sectors across the Yorkshire area.

You will be planning your own diary in this home/field based role.

You will need to be consultative with a solution approach to selling.

You will be a self-starter, highly motivated and driven to succeed.

A passionate energetic go - getter who enjoys the thrill of winning new business and the financial rewards that come with that.

You will enjoy working with sales people in a multi matrix style organisation.

In addition to the personal characteristics you must have, industry experience is equally as important. You must have a background in sales and the knowledge of the corrugated packaging and consumables industry, to help make our client the region’s first choice for all packaging products.

To support our continued growth, the increase in demand for our offering and our future plans for investment & expansion, we are looking to add a Business Development Manager to the team. 

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Business Development, this externally based role is responsible for exceeding sales and revenue targets through acquisition of new revenue in our target markets.

Ideally you will reside in the Midlands or South area of England. 

The main tasks and responsibilities of this role include;

• Building and managing relationships with new accounts in order to develop and grow contracted revenue streams.
• Act as the point of escalation for any major commercial or operational issues.
• To deliver agreed Key Performance Indicators and Objectives as defined by the company strategy and tactical activity plans.
• To generate strategic relationships with key individuals within the current and target customer bases.
• Work with the estimating and customer service teams to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Preparation of sales plan pipeline, targets, CRM and KPI reporting.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience;

• Extensive experience of selling to brands, contract packers and retailers with an established personal network of contacts and relationships in target markets.
• Excellent solution sales skills with a proven track record.
• Knowledge of the packaging and label industry supply chain.
• People oriented with excellent listening and communication skills.
• Highly organised and proactive with strong planning and time management skills.
• Able to build relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Confident in Microsoft 365/Office Packages – PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Confident in use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
• Full driving license.
• Right to work in the U.K.