National Sales Manager
Location: UK Wide
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced National Sales Manager to join an established and growing packaging manufacturer specialising in printed folded cartons.
This is a key commercial position with responsibility for driving sales growth across the UK, developing major customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities within the packaging and FMCG markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the national sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Win new business across the printed folded carton market.
- Manage and grow key national customer accounts.
- Build strong relationships with FMCG, food, beverage, retail and consumer-product customers.
- Identify new markets, sectors and commercial opportunities.
- Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry through quotation and negotiation to order.
- Work closely with production, estimating, design and technical teams to deliver customer requirements.
- Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports and commercial updates.
- Attend customer meetings, site visits and relevant industry exhibitions.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements to maximise revenue and margin.
About You
- 3+ years' sales experience within printed folded cartons.
- A proven track record in new business development and account growth.
- Strong understanding of the carton/packaging manufacturing process.
- Experience selling into FMCG, food, beverage, retail or consumer markets.
- Excellent commercial negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, target-driven approach with strong business development capability.
- The ability to work collaboratively with production and technical teams.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
What's on Offer
- £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to take ownership of a national sales territory.
- Established customer base with significant scope for further growth.
- Long-term career opportunity within an established packaging manufacturer.
- Professional and commercially focused working environment.
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National Sales Manager in Ringway employer: WR Engineering
WR Engineering is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee development and growth. With competitive salaries and benefits such as overtime pay and a company van, employees in Bridgwater can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact in the industrial equipment sector.
