Area Sales ManagerLocation: Essex (covering Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire and Suffolk)Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 + Bonus + BenefitsA well-established packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join their growing commercial team. This is a field-based role covering Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, focused on driving new business and developing long-term customer relationships across the packaging sector.The RoleYou will take ownership of a defined regional territory, responsible for both winning new business and managing existing accounts. Working closely with internal production and technical teams, you will deliver tailored packaging solutions to customers across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and industrial sectors.Key responsibilities include:Developing new business across a multi-county territoryManaging and growing existing customer accountsPreparing quotations and negotiating pricing and contractsWorking with production teams on lead times and product feasibilityIdentifying market opportunities and competitor activityAchieving sales and margin targetsBuilding strong, long-term customer relationshipsAbout YouProven sales experience within the packaging industry is essentialStrong background in B2B sales and account managementCommercially strong with excellent negotiation skillsAbility to manage a full sales cycle independentlyConfident communicator with a consultative approachSelf-motivated and target drivenWhat''s on Offer 50,000 - 55,000 ..... full job details .....