Account Manager

Job Title: Account Manager
Location: West Auckland Region | Field-Based
Salary: £55,000 - £68,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time
A global leader in sustainable packaging is seeking a driven, relationship‑focused Account Manager to join its External Sales team and play a key role in delivering commercial growth across the Division.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on being in front of customers - building trust, spotting opportunities, and shaping long‑term partnerships that create real value.
Why This Role Matters
As an Account Manager, the successful candidate will be the face of the organisation - spending time with customers, understanding their challenges, and translating insight into tailored commercial solutions.
The role carries significant ownership: managing the full sales cycle, influencing customer strategy, and working closely with internal teams to ensure proposals and implementations land with impact.
Key Responsibilities
The Account Manager will:
* Build strong, long‑term relationships across all customer levels
* Manage a diverse portfolio from discovery through to successful implementation
* Use insight and data to understand customer needs and shape opportunities
* Develop tailored proposals that demonstrate clear commercial and technical value
* Present structured solutions covering scope, timelines, and commercials
* Negotiate mutually beneficial agreements aligned to business objectives
Who Will Succeed in This Role
This role suits a relationship‑driven sales professional who brings:
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships
* Strategic thinking and strong analytical capability
* A consultative, value‑led approach to account management
* Confidence negotiating commercial solutions
* Integrity, loyalty and alignment to core values
* The drive to deliver results while supporting customers’ long‑term goals
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package
* Generous annual leave & pension
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Continuous training and development opportunities
* 24/7 confidential support for employees and their families
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Account Manager role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for