Junior Sales - FMCG Packaging

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JUNIOR SALES - FMCG PACKAGING

WEST MIDLANDS

Up to £35K Salary + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits Package (Depending on experience)

Our client is a successful family owned business with significant experience in the printed packaging industry. An award-winning investor in cutting edge technologies with extensive in-house printing capabilities and a progressive approach to market activities.

Due to a continual investment programme they are recruiting a Junior Salesperson to be 50/50 office and field based, to assist in the development and growth of the company. The ideal candidate will have a couple of years under their belt in a customer facing, sales focused environment and will be hungry to learn new skills, overcome new challenges and ultimately achieve a successful and progressive sales career.

Packaging experience is preferred for this role. Experience selling into the Pet Food, Snacks and Confectionary markets would be desirable but not essential.

Key Activities:

• Be actively involved in new business generation via cold calling and researching
• To manage designated accounts to ensure that the client's needs are met
• Identify and qualify new opportunities within existing customer base
• Liaising with internal members of staff
• To be the first point of contact for the company and customers
• Develop leads into new business opportunities and customers
• To support customer base with product selection and product training where necessary
• Compiling reports on an accurate basis as required by management

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and IT fluency
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in prioritising and triaging obligations
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisation