🌍 Silgan Closures is seeking a commercially driven Regional Sales & Account Manager to lead profitable growth across the UK, Ireland and selected overseas markets within its Plastic & Metal Closures division.

📈 This is a strategic, field-based leadership role focused on delivering sustainable volume and value growth across food & beverage packaging markets.

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THE ROLE

🚀 Lead the execution of Silgan Plastic Closures’ business strategy
📊 Deliver sales budget targets in both volume and value
🤝 Strengthen and expand relationships within existing customer groups
🌱 Identify and convert new business opportunities aligned to strategic growth plans
💼 Negotiate contracts covering pricing, volumes and commercial terms
🔎 Monitor competitor activity and market developments
📦 Review stock holdings, manage slow-moving inventory and implement corrective action
🛠 Oversee customer complaints to ensure timely investigation and resolution
📢 Coordinate exhibitions and support sales agents to optimise market presence
📈 Provide accurate sales forecasts and key commercial reporting to management
🌍 Travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe to maintain strong customer engagement

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LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

💬 Maintain consistent communication with sales, customer service and technical teams
👨‍💼 Provide effective leadership to direct reports (sales, back office & CTS where applicable)
🔄 Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration to strengthen Silgan’s market position
🏭 Support NPD processes and liaise with internal stakeholders to successfully launch new products

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ABOUT YOU

📦 Proven sales track record within Caps & Closures or Food & Beverage Packaging
📊 Demonstrated success achieving strategic and financial targets
🥤 Knowledge of non-carbonated beverage and glass-packed food markets (desirable)
💻 Advanced IT skills (MS Office essential; SAP knowledge advantageous)
📈 Strong commercial acumen with forecasting, reporting and analytical expertise
🗣 Confident presenter with excellent written and verbal communication skills
🤝 Skilled negotiator with proven cross-selling and account growth success
📍 Experienced in identifying long-term growth opportunities across ABC customer tiers
🧩 Strategic thinker able to identify product improvements and incremental value
⚡ Self-motivated, resilient and able to perform under pressure
🚗 Full driving licence essential

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INTERESTED?

If you are an ambitious, commercially astute sales leader looking to drive strategic growth within a global food & beverage packaging business, we would welcome your application. Express your interest by contacting your Foodchain Contact, or emailing: team@foodchainrecruitment.com. If you are new to Foodchain, you can contact us via LinkedIn or via the below link to discuss further.

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