Area Sales Executive

Cloud 9 are seeking an Area Sales Executive to join one of the major leading packaging organisations to cover the South West. This role offers a unique blend of autonomy and support and is a good mix of account management and new business development. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to join a company that actively encourages and supports career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, nurture and develop an existing portfolio of accounts,
• Identify, source and onboard new business in your territory through structured business plans.
• Build strong and trusted relationships maintaining healthy sales pipeline.
• Actively plan sales activities to meet company growth targets.
• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of company products in order to provide top class customer service.
• Share own knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
• Ensure packaging solutions are tailored to customer requirements through thorough consultation.
• Evaluate profitability and confidently negotiate and close sales.

Skills and Experience

• Field B2B sales experience of at least two years in the packaging industry preferred.
• Experience with a related manufacturing/technical solution/design sales background will be considered.
• Proven successful record of developing existing accounts and winning new business.
• Confident presentation, negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent communicator at all levels.
• Commercially aware and strategic thinker.
• Consultative approach.
• Ability to add value through resolving customer queries and challenges.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.
• Results-driven.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail with excellent report writing skills.
• A valid clean UK driving licence.

Remuneration

You will receive a salary of 40k- 45k DOE, a performance-based bonus and a list of company benefits, together with ongoing career development support and opportunities!

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