Account Manager – Flexible/Absorbency Packaging

Location:  UK / Hybrid / Field-Based
Salary: Up to £50,000

The Company

I’m currently working a well-established UK packaging manufacturer supplying a range of sustainable packaging solutions to food manufacturers, processors, and foodservice businesses across the UK and international markets.

With over 50 years of packaging expertise, they have built a reputation for quality, innovation, and responsive customer service, supporting major food producers, wholesalers, and catering suppliers with high-performance packaging solutions.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an Account Manager responsible for developing and expanding existing customer relationships

The Role - HOME BASED

This position is focused on account development role. Working predominantly on food absorbency and flexible packaging, you will inherit a portfolio of established customers and work closely with them to grow revenue, introduce new packaging solutions, and identify opportunities for long-term partnership.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of national retail, food manufacturing, processor and specialist sector accounts

• Focus on re-engaging dormant accounts and winning back previously lost customers
• Identifying growth opportunities within current customers through new product ranges and packaging formats
• Advising customers on sustainable and cost-effective packaging solutions
• Monitoring market trends and customer requirements within the food manufacturing and foodservice sectors
• Partnering with customers on new product development opportunities
• Delivering accurate rolling 12-month forecasts

Delivering excellent service and maintaining the company’s reputation for flexibility, quality, and reliability

Requirements

• Experience managing national accounts within flexible packaging or absorbency sectors
• A proven track record of account growth and retention
• Experience handling complex customer requirement
• Robust forecasting discipline and CRM capability

Ref: 1650624