Field Sales Executive – Packaging Supplies

Job Title: Field Sales Executive – Packaging Supplies Salary: Competitive Package, Car & Benefits. Location: North East Reference: GYJ2025 Contact: Gary Young Telephone: 0141 647 6688 Categories: Packaging, Sales, North East Territory: Teeside & Sunderland Areas Our established Client is a leading Packaging Company that offers an excellent working environment as evidenced by low staff turnover. Person specification: •You must have a strong field sales experience having worked for either a packaging distribution company or other type of merchant selling a variety of products to a wide range of customers. •Packaging knowledge of corrugated, polythene films (stretch or shrink) adhesive tapes and strapping preferable – but not a prerequisite. •Ability to identify opportunities and act appropriately is a required. •Consultative approach to selling. •A consistent track record in new business development Role Function: Plan and prioritise personal sales objectives, especially managing personal time and productivity in order to achieve and surpass agreed monthly and annual sales targets Generate new business and develop a consistent pipeline Manage your area and customers effectively – taking into consideration pricing, margins and service in order to achieve gross profit targets Utilising your knowledge of the area to identify and secure new opportunities with businesses; to maintain and further develop existing accounts and accurately record business activity Communicate on a daily basis with a designated Sales Coordinator ensuring they are aware of your business activity and any developments Plan and participate in marketing/training exercises e.g. product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions, seminars, telemarketing etc to strengthen sales efforts and knowledge Monitor and report on market and competitor activities; and provide relevant reports.