Job: Area Sales Manager at Kilby Packaging

Location: Midlands
Salary: £45K - £55K depending on experience
Hours: 8.30am – 5pm; Monday to Friday

Established in 1946, Kilby Packaging is a family owned and managed company which has been manufacturing and distributing corrugated boxes for over 75 years. Specializing in bespoke corrugated cases and printed self-adhesive tapes, Kilby Packaging supplies a complete range of packaging solutions to a wide variety of industries.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-driven individual to join our experienced team as an Area Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will strive to reach all sales targets by increasing the range of products purchased by existing customers whilst simultaneously generating new leads to develop business within the Midlands area. Key to the role is developing good relationships with all customers and ensuring excellent customer service is consistently achieved, building the Company’s reputation and continuing to improve customer loyalty.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent previous track record of success in sales, strong communication and leadership skills and be able to plan and coordinate their workload effectively. Other key strengths are enthusiasm, efficiency and an excellent attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure quarterly and annual targets are achieved
• Maintain excellent product knowledge in order to sell the full range of Kilby Packaging products and to provide the best solution to the customer.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude to customers and colleagues and work well with other departments.
• Support other team members and their sales areas as required.
• Provide market feedback such as competitor activity, pricing, new products and make suggestions and improvements.
• Promote the Kilby Packaging website and online ordering facility to both existing and potential customers and support Marketing campaigns.
• Complete all administration to a high level in accordance with Company standards.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with the potential to earn a performance related bonus in line with the Company scheme.
• Company car or car allowance included.
• Company pension.
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Free on-site parking when working from the Company office.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to info@kilby.co.uk for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Would it be achievable (distance wise from home) to travel to different customers each week within the wider Midlands area?

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 26/03/2025