Carlton Packaging is an extremely well-established business that specialises in the design and supply of smart packaging materials for fulfilment operations across Europe. The company’s core business is within the ecommerce industry supplying corrugated board and consumables, aiming to supply an all-in-one solution to the end user.
We understand packaging and we make no secret of it. With over 25 years of consistent, quality design and supply to organisations throughout Europe we work with our fulfilment clients to reduce packaging costs, reduce packaging waste, and increase packaging process speed. In an ever-evolving marketplace we’ll really ensure that we are smarter for business, people, and the planet.
We are looking for an National Account Executive to proactively manage and grow sales revenue and margin of a portfolio of clients.
You will bring experience, enthusiasm with great confidence to develop our existing client base, and actively seek out, identify and maximise new business opportunities.
You will understand our clients’ needs and using your creativity, intuition and product knowledge to ensure you are offering and delivering the right solution every time. Our clients will choose us first because of your passion and your expertise to exceed expectations through your second-to-none negotiation skills and win/win approach.
Your success will depend on your ambitious and creative approach, and your drive to get the best for our clients and for Carlton Packaging.
You will bring previous experience in a similar role and be able to demonstrate your achievements. It is important to know that this role supports an existing National Account Manager both in an external and administrative capacity so you must be willing to work in a support role.
You will have excellent oral and written communication skills, communicating effectively at all levels within the business and with clients.
You will have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and CRM systems.
You will work to strict deadlines and be driven by a positive work ethic.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- To increase current customer sales revenue in line with company sales targets.
- To increase the gross profit from customers in line with company sales targets.
- To manage customer forecasts and stock to ensure zero aged and redundant stock.
- Work with the National Accounts team to present to new potential customers.
- Work with National Accounts team to smoothly onboard new customers.
- To provide support in preparing quotations and proposals for new potential customers.
- To provide office based administrative support
This is field and office based role so a fairly local candidate is preferred.
We provide a competitive rewards package, a fantastic working environment, and we even provide free lunches at the office, with hot meals prepared twice a week.
If you are eager to work with a successful and creative company with ambitious growth plans and wish to really make your mark and continue to develop your skillset and be part of our journey, please get in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bedford MK43: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Account management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
