Account Manager

Account Manager
Stalybridge - Field Based
Full Time / Permanent

Do you want to work for a company who...

• cares for its employees & customers in equal measure
• is serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes
• can provide a long-term future & personal development for those who aspire

If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer at Smurfit Kappa.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join the team based at the Stalybridge site.

The role is responsible for the management and developing (growth and margin) of existing accounts and the development of new, profitable business in line with the company sales plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for agreeing the sales strategy for territory with Sales Director.
• Identify and win new business in line with this strategy.
• Meet agreed targets for new business growth from both existing and prospective customers.
• Meet Value Engineering targets agreed with Sales Director.
• Meet CTO Targets by customer (contracted or non-contracted).
• Actively involved in site marketing and promotional activities.
• Provide area report to ensure that all customer and competitor activities are brought to the management’s attention.
• Provide support as required to the Sales Support and BDU function.
• The job holder has a major role within the organisation to ensure that sales budgets are met and to manage and develop the customer base of the company.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience required

• The successful candidate must have good commercial awareness and the ability to develop the sales area.
• They must possess excellent selling skills and a good technical knowledge of the corrugated industry.

What's on offer...

• Competitive Salary plus discretionary bonus scheme
• Company Car
• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training & development
• Employee Assistance - 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
• Access to on site mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we

We are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. We care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, the communities in which we operate, and the service provided to our customers.

We have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who we invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of our ‘family’.

We strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.

We are:

• A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet our essential criteria.
• Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
• Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge as an Account Manager within a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!