At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships and provide tailored packaging solutions while driving business growth.
- Company: Join Macfarlane Packaging, a market leader with over 75 years of expertise.
- Benefits: Earn up to £40,000 plus bonuses, enjoy flexible working, and extensive training.
- Other info: Access accredited development and clear pathways for progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your sales career in a supportive environment with real impact.
- Qualifications: Customer-facing experience preferred; attitude and people skills are key.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Join a market leader and start your sales career the right way
- Company car (or allowance), hybrid working, flexible benefits
- Sector: Packaging Distribution & Solutions
- Unpack a rewarding career with Macfarlane Packaging
At Macfarlane Packaging, we're in the business of protecting what matters - our people, our customers, and the planet.
We're also passionate about protecting and growing careers.
This is your chance to build a future in professional sales, supported by a business with over 75 years of industry expertise.
Whether you're an experienced salesperson or someone ready to pivot your career into sales, we'll provide the training, structure, and encouragement you need to thrive.
If you enjoy working with people, have a flair for service excellence, and want to turn your commercial acumen into a rewarding career, this could be your perfect next move.
Joining our Glasgow team, you'll cover the Scottish market and play a key role in driving business growth.
You'll manage relationships with existing customers while learning to develop new ones - supported by colleagues who will help you master the consultative sales process.
This role combines customer service, relationship management, and commercial thinking.
It's ideal if you've gained experience in a service-driven environment (such as hospitality, retail, or operations management) and are now ready to build a career in professional B2B sales.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Building strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored packaging solutions.
- Supporting existing accounts while learning how to identify and secure new business opportunities.
- Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive excellent service and solutions.
- Using CRM tools to track activity, pipeline progress, and customer engagement.
- Working towards sales and growth targets, with full training and coaching provided.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a customer-facing role - ideally from sectors such as hospitality, retail, or service management.
- A genuine interest in building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional service.
- Commercial awareness and confidence working with business customers.
- Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivation, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
- A full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Scotland as required.
- Ideally residing within central belt area for closer commute into our offices for internal meetings.
- Previous sales experience is welcome but not essential - your attitude, potential, and people skills are what matter most.
Why Choose Macfarlane?
We reward success with a competitive salary and a generous bonus structure.
You'll also benefit from a strong support network and structured training, helping you develop the skills to excel in sales.
Our benefits include
- 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) + bank holidays
- Flexible benefits including enhanced pension and life assurance
- A choice of company car or cash allowance (including electric options)
- Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
- Extensive training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts, volunteering days, and more!
Shape Your Future with Us
We invest in our people.
You'll have access to accredited development through the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP) and clear pathways for progression within the business.
If you've got the passion and commitment, we'll give you the platform to succeed.
Macfarlane Packaging is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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