Area Sales Manager - Thames Valley & Hertfordshire

Area Sales Manager - Thames Valley and Hertfordshire

Smurfit Kappa Beacon - Aldershot

Full Time / Permanent

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

• 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

Area Sales Manager - Thames Valley and Hertfordshire

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 Kappa Beacon offer along with the wider product offerings of the Smurfit Kappa Group.

Key job requirements 

• 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 predominately Account Management but with a New Business target in line with territory expectations.
• Primary focus will be selling corrugated packaging solutions supplied by SK Beacon.
• Develop account plans for key customers and a robust new business pipeline aligned to the sales strategy of SK Beacon
• To complete reports, such as visit reports, pipeline reports, sales projections.

What's on offer...

• 15% bonus dependent on personal performance
• Company car or car allowance 
• 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
• Contributory pension scheme (plus ad hoc access to independent financial advice)
• Training & development
• Free on site parking
• Employee Assistance - 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
• Access to on site mental health and wellbeing support
• Regular health assessments (role dependent)
• 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.

To find out more about Smurfit Kappa please visit:

Website:  smurfitkappa.com/uk

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Linkedin: Smurfit Kappa Group