Area Sales Manager - Corrugated Packaging

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Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

Smurfit Westrock Beacon currently has an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join the team, covering the Thames Valley and Hertfordshire territory. The successful candidate will be part of the external sales team. 

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

The main purpose of the role is to manage existing accounts and develop new business in the Thames Valley and Hertfordshire territory through the delivery of competent and efficient sales and building strong customer relationships. Alongside this, the successful candidate will create exciting opportunities using a value-based selling methodology selling the key capabilities & solutions Smurfit Westrock Beacon offer along with the wider product offerings of the Smurfit Westrock Group. 

Main responsibilities: 

Deliver volume & sales for the assigned territory using the existing customer base and new business opportunities in the region which are suitable for the site.

The work mix for this role is Account Management with a New Business target in line with territory expectations.

Primary focus will be selling corrugated packaging solutions 

Develop account plans for key customers and a robust new business pipeline aligned to the sales strategy 

To complete reports, such as visit reports, pipeline reports, sales projections.

About You

We are seeking someone with a driven, positive and enthusiastic outlook in both the role and the approach to account management and business development. It is essential that candidates can demonstrate success in identifying, approaching and winning new business at commercially acceptable levels to the business. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are key to excelling in this role. The ideal candidate would also have experience in sales analysis, CRM, assessing clients’ businesses to help reduce costs and add value, and experience in selling corrugated packaging solutions.  

What We Offer

Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme

Bonus Scheme dependent on performance

Company Car or Car Allowance (valid driving licence required)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

24/7 confidential support for you and your family

Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job