Account Manager – Flexible/Absorbency Packaging
Location: UK / Hybrid / Field-Based Salary: Up to £50,000
The Company
I’m currently working a well-established UK packaging manufacturer supplying a range of sustainable packaging solutions to food manufacturers, processors, and foodservice businesses across the UK and international markets.
With over 50 years of packaging expertise, they have built a reputation for quality, innovation, and responsive customer service, supporting major food producers, wholesalers, and catering suppliers with high-performance packaging solutions.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Account Manager responsible for developing and expanding existing customer relationships
The Role – HOME BASED
This position is focused on account development role. Working predominantly on food absorbency and flexible packaging, you will inherit a portfolio of established customers and work closely with them to grow revenue, introduce new packaging solutions, and identify opportunities for long-term partnership.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Managing and developing a portfolio of national retail, food manufacturing, processor and specialist sector accounts
- Focus on re-engaging dormant accounts and winning back previously lost customers
- Identifying growth opportunities within current customers through new product ranges and packaging formats
- Advising customers on sustainable and cost-effective packaging solutions
- Monitoring market trends and customer requirements within the food manufacturing and foodservice sectors
- Partnering with customers on new product development opportunities
- Delivering accurate rolling 12-month forecasts
Delivering excellent service and maintaining the company’s reputation for flexibility, quality, and reliability
Requirements
- Experience managing national accounts within flexible packaging or absorbency sectors
- A proven track record of account growth and retention
- Experience handling complex customer requirement
- Robust forecasting discipline and CRM capability
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