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Account Manager - Plastic Packaging, Wigston
Client:
Measom Freer & Company Limited
Location:
Wigston, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
13.04.2025
Expiry Date:
28.05.2025
Job Description:
Exciting Opportunity for an Account Manager in the Plastic Packaging Industry!
About Us: Join our esteemed team as an Account Manager at Measom Freer, with a well-established legacy dating back to 1937. We take pride in being a highly respected manufacturer specializing in plastic bottles, caps, measuring scoops and containers. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as leaders in delivering cutting-edge solutions to an array of industries, including health & beauty, automotive care, chemical storage, food and beverage, laboratory, garden supplies, pet care, hobby craft, and more.
We are on the lookout for dynamic individuals with a proven track record in sales, particularly those skilled in developing existing accounts within the plastics packaging sector. We invite candidates with experience in B2B sales, with exposure to the plastics and packaging industry. Familiarity with blow moulding and/or injection moulding processes will be considered an asset, further enhancing your potential for success in this role.
Position: Account Manager
Package:
* Uncapped OTE of £55,000+
* 5% Commission on new product lines sold into existing accounts for 12 months following first order
* Commission paid monthly
* 5% Company Pension Contribution
Role:
As an Account Manager at Measom Freer, you will be instrumental in driving the growth of our business by developing our existing accounts in the plastic packaging industry. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients and market trends within the plastic packaging industry.
* Prospecting: Identify and approach current customers with new product opportunities through networking, cold calling, and other outreach methods.
* Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with all existing clients, understanding their needs, and positioning our plastic packaging solutions as the ideal choice.
* Proposal Development: Collaborate with the internal teams to develop customised proposals that address the unique requirements of our clients.
* Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations, address concerns, and work towards successful contract closures to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
* Pipeline Management: Maintain an organized and effective sales pipeline, providing daily updates through the CRM.
* Customer Feedback: Gather feedback from clients to ensure continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
* New Product Launch: Play a key role in communicating the recent launch of our new industrial bottle range to our existing customers.
* Promote Custom Moulding Service: Collaborate with the Designer, Toolroom, and Production Manager to promote our in-house Custom Moulding Service throughout the Design, Manufacture, and Supply Stages.
* Represent at Events: Represent the company at trade shows, customer visits, and site tours.
* Presentations: Conduct professional presentations to both customers and colleagues.
* Identify New Opportunities: Identify and report on new opportunities in target markets in line with the Sales Strategy.
* Reporting: You will be responsible for regular presentations of your work, reporting to the Directors and the Operations Manager.
* Collaborate with Marketing: Collaborate with our Marketing agency to analyse market data, identify trends, and explore business opportunities.
Requirements:
* 5 Years experience as a Business Development Executive/Manager, Account Manager, Sales Director, or a similar role.
* Experience selling within the Plastics Packaging sector.
* Demonstrated successful self-directed experience in a sales environment.
* Proficient in IT skills, including Word, Excel, Teams, Sales systems, and Database Management.
* Hybrid Working UK wide travel.
* Overnight events and travel required on an ad hoc basis.
Join us in moulding the future of plastic packaging. Apply now!
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