Technical Account Manager

Job description

UK Sales Opportunity | Stretch Packaging

Remote / Field-Based – UK Wide

We are working with a major manufacturer of flexible films and part of a global packaging group recognised as one of the world’s leading producers of plastic packaging solutions. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and customer partnership, we continue to expand rapidly across key markets.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a driven and commercially focused Sales Representative to join our UK team.

*MUST HAVE STRETCH FILM PACKAGING TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE*

The Role

This is a high-impact commercial role focused on both new business generation and account development across the territory.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving new business acquisition by identifying, engaging, and converting potential customers

• Growing and developing an existing customer portfolio valued at approximately multi millions £ across a number of accounts accounts

• Managing a pre determined amount of tonnes of annual business while identifying opportunities for account expansion

• Working closely with the Telesales team to convert qualified leads into long-term partnerships

• Taking a consultative sales approach to understand customer challenges and deliver tailored packaging solutions

• Advising customers on sustainable packaging solutions that support operational and environmental goals

• Collaborating with technical specialists where deeper product expertise is required

• Delivering consistent revenue and margin growth across your territory

This role will suit someone who thrives in a commercially driven environment and enjoys balancing strategic account management with proactive business development.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated sales professional with strong commercial instincts and a passion for customer growth.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience within B2B sales, preferably in stretch film, packaging, or a related technical product sector

• A proven track record in new business development and account growth

• A consultative and solutions-led sales style

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills

• The ability to manage your own territory and work independently in a remote environment

• Commercial awareness combined with technical curiosity and a customer-first mindset

Experience within stretch packaging is highly desirable, particularly for candidates with a technical sales background.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience

• Uncapped bonus structure linked to performance and new business growth

• Company car, phone, laptop, and company credit card

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• 6% employer pension contribution

• Death in service benefit (3× salary)

• Full remote flexibility with UK-wide territory responsibility

• Career progression opportunities within a leading international packaging group

• A supportive and collaborative commercial team environment

Location & Travel

• Fully remote / field-based role with customer visits across the UK

• Candidates can be based anywhere nationally

• Occasional travel to European group sites may be required

If you’re an ambitious packaging sales professional looking for your next challenge within a growing international business, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English