Sales/Account Manager Lead – Packaging

Job Title: Sales/Account Manager Lead – Packaging
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: From £30,000 DOE
 
Our client, based in Wiltshire, is one of the UK’s leading suppliers in the design & manufacture of retail and promotional bags. Operating for over 10 years they take pride in sourcing only the highest quality, ethical and fairly traded products.
The business is currently looking for an experienced Sales/Account Management Lead, someone who is passionate about sales and who can take charge of driving sales growth in the companies high performing team.
The perfect candidate will be responsible for leading the sales team, developing strategies to expand the client base and maximise profit opportunities in the printing sector. Experience of working in a similar role is required.
The Role:

- Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets
- Develop effective sales strategies to attract new customers
- Build and nurture relationships with key customers
- Study market trends and pricing to remain competitive
- Identify opportunities for growth and recommend improvements
- Collaborate with marketing and production teams
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts and budgets
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities and market changes
- Conduct training sessions and provide guidance to the sales team
- Accurately estimate printing projects
- Collaborate with clients to understand their printing needs
- Liaise with production to ensure project specifications and timelines are met
- Prepare detailed and accurate quotes and proposals for customers
- Continuously optimise the estimation process for efficiency and accuracy.

The Candidate:

- Proven experience in sales and account management
- Experience within B2B in a packaging / product / warehouse environment
- Experience in printing of paper or cotton bags is a nice to have
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a sales team effectively
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and presentation.

If you have the desired experience and skillset, please get in touch and send over a copy of your CV.
Ref: 1501823