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Account Executive - Manufacturing
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Account Executive
£30,000 - £34,000 DOE
Office-Based | Monday-Friday
We're working with a well-established business within the packaging/manufacturing sector, looking to appoint an experienced Account Executive to join their internal team.
This is a well-rounded account support role, focused on managing customer relationships, coordinating requirements, and ensuring a high level of service delivery across a UK-based portfolio of key clients.
The Role
Supporting a set of client accounts in different industries, you will act as the central point of contact, ensuring all customer requirements are understood, communicated, and delivered efficiently across internal teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing customer specifications and maintaining accurate records within ERP systems (Dynamics 365)
- Coordinating artwork and carton design requirements
- Raising and managing sales and production orders
- Overseeing forecasts and stock levels (VMI)
- Liaising with production teams to ensure requirements are achievable and on track
- Applying pricing structures and sourcing additional pricing where needed
- Providing reporting, updates, and resolving any account queries
- Building strong working relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders
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This role is focused on coordination and account support rather than logistics.
About You
- Previous experience in account management, account support, or internal sales
- Ideally from a manufacturing or packaging environment, however all manufacturing environments will be considered.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a structured, methodical way
- Confident communicator with a relationship-focused approach
- Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
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What you will get in return
Working with a well-established business with a global footprint, you will have a permanent role in a stable sales team. You will have a salary of £30,000 - £34,000 depending on your industry experience, receive 26 days holiday + bank holidays, and work Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. You will be fully site based in a newly developed facility.
If you're an experienced Account Executive looking for a structured, relationship-focused role within a stable and supportive environment, we'd be keen to speak with you.
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