Field Sales Executive– Northwest Region (M6/M62 area)Join a market leader and drive your sales career forward Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + bonuses (earn up to 100% of salary!) Company car (or allowance), hybrid working, flexible benefits Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday Sector: Packaging Distribution&Solutions  Unpack a rewarding sales career with Macfarlane Packaging At Macfarlane Packaging, we’re in the business of protecting what matters—our people, our customers, and the planet. We’re also passionate about protecting and growing careers, and this is your opportunity to thrive in a role wheresuccess is truly rewarded. With over 75 years of industry expertise, we offer stability, innovation, and a dynamic environment where high performance is recognised. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach challenges and stretches our team, but it also provides genuine opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. If you're ready to take control of your earnings and career progression, read on…  Your Role: Field Sales Executive As a Field Sales Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving sales growth across the Northwest region. You’ll inherit a well-established customer baseworth over £3M, managing key accounts and conducting quarterly reviews and pricing negotiations. But that’s just half the story—your success will also come from securing new business, with an annual target of circa £200K. If you love building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and closing deals, this role will provide the perfect platform to showcase your sales expertise.  What You’ll Be Doing Driving sales growth by managing and expanding existing accounts while securing new business opportunities. Building strong relationships with key decision-makers, identifying needs, and presenting tailored packaging solutions. Managing a full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborating with internal teams to maximise opportunities and deliver exceptional service. Using CRM tools (MS Dynamics) to track leads, sales activity, and pipeline progress.  What We’re Looking For You’ll be an experienced field sales professional, confident in both account management and new business development. You thrive in a target-driven environment, possess strong negotiation skills, and can demonstrate a consultative sales approach. Specifically, we’d love to see:  18+ months in a B2B field-based sales role, managing existing accounts and winning new business. A location within or close to the M6/M62 region (Manchester or West of city). A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the territory. Proven success in B2B sales, selling tangible products using a consultative approach. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Self-motivation, resilience, and the ability to work autonomously. IT proficiency, including CRM and Microsoft Office tools. Experience in packaging, packaging design, or related industries (advantageous) Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM (advantageous)  Why Choose Macfarlane We reward success with a competitive salary and lucrative commission structure. Plus, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:  25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) + bank holidays Flexible benefits, including enhanced pension and life assurance A choice of company car or cash allowance (including EV options) Wellbeing and employee assistance programs Extensive training and career development opportunities Employee discounts, volunteering days, and more! Shape Your Future with Us We believe in empowering our people to achieve their ambitions. Whether you’re looking for leadership opportunities or specialist training, we provide structured pathways for growth, including accredited programs with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP). The possibilities are limitless.  Ready to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level We’re moving fast to find the right candidate, so apply now! Click ‘Apply’ to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.     No recruitment agencies, please