Junior Sales Executive – ALPLA UK – Manufacturing – Golborne Location (WA3) – 36,000 - £40,000 p.a. Dependent on Experience + £6,600 Car Allowance + Bonus – Monday‑Friday – At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world, producing quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.
Purpose
We are looking for a driven and ambitious Junior Sales Executive to join our growing Sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their sales career to develop within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will play a key role in supporting both account management and new business development, acting as a vital link between customers, internal sales, production, and logistics teams to help drive revenue growth.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Support the management of existing customer accounts, delivering a professional and responsive service
* Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities
* Prepare and follow up on quotations, pricing requests, and basic tenders
* Handle customer enquiries and resolve routine issues, escalating where necessary
* Proactively generate new business through outbound calls, emails, networking, and inbound leads
* Build an understanding of customer needs and present suitable product solutions
* Monitor competitor activity and market trends, sharing insights with the wider team
* Participate in customer meetings, factory visits, and trade events
* Maintain accurate data and activity within the ERP system
* Support general sales administration as required
* Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards
About You
* 1-3 years' sales experience within FMCG – essential (plastics is desirable)
* Educated to a degree level in a related field – highly desirable
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
* Experience with or knowledge of ERP systems
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to winning new business
Benefits
* Life assurance from day one
* Company Pension scheme
* Car Allowance + Bonus
* Subsidised canteen
* Maternity and paternity pay scheme
* Christmas vouchers for you and your children
* Long service awards
* Christmas and Easter shutdown
Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as
* Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
* A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
* Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists
Please apply to this position for immediate review – contact Nathan Turtington, UK Internal Recruiter, for more information.
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