Packaging Account Manager

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Packaging Account Manager to work directly for one its clients based in Leicester.

They are a successful packaging business and this is a permanent position

The Job:

This is an Internal Account Manager role with no sales involved

You will be responsible for coordinating customer orders and maintain customer relationships via telephone, emails and face to face meetings
You will be working between the main office, the design department and their customers.
You will be required to liaise with customers to take job/order briefs either face to face or via telephone, work with the design to team to give them the brief and to get it done.
You will be required to make samples, design packs and other things in conjunction with the design team
The customer interaction part is not sales and may need to visit them to collect or return units, coming back, creating packs and returning it.
There will also be some office administration duties aswell - this is inputting details onto the internal computer system and putting orders on for them to be produced in the factory.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm although flexibility may be needed at times

Salary between £27-29k dependant on experience

It's a great starting position that can lead to progression in the business and industry

The person:

Previous experience in a creative or design role or manufacturing/engineering would be preferred.
You need to have good communication and listening skills and possess good attention to detail as you will need to be precise in taking customer briefs - full training will be provided
Good level of English and maths to be able to write up briefs and taking/inputting measurements of products
Confidence is a big part of the job when visiting customers
You must have a Full UK Driving licence as you will be given access to a company vehicle during the day when you need to do customer visits
Key skills include strong communication, customer orientated mindset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a background in the packaging industry preferred. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, we want to hear from you.
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