Key Account Manager | Cartons
Job description
Looking to take ownership of key customer relationships in a business where quality cartons and long-term partnerships matter?
You’ll be managing high-value, long-term customer accounts within a growing cartons and packaging business, with the autonomy to build strong partnerships and genuinely influence outcomes. You’ll work with innovative, sustainable carton solutions across a diverse customer base, supported by experienced production and technical teams who understand packaging inside out.
Key Account Manager | Cartons | North West & Midlands | £40k-£50k
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high-quality printed carton board packaging, delivering innovative solutions that help products stand out on shelf and protect them throughout their lifecycle. The company works across diverse markets including food & drink, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and more, supporting customers from initial concept and design right through to finished product delivery. Their customer-focused approach and commitment to excellence have helped the company grow from a small start-up into an industry-recognised partner for leading brands while maintaining flexible service and sustainable practices.
You will be responsible for:
Managing and developing key customer accounts within the carton packaging sector
Acting as the main point of contact for key accounts from enquiry through to delivery
Coordinating internal teams including sales, design, estimating, production, and logistics
Building and maintaining long-term, trusted customer relationships whilst developing new business opportunities
Forecasting volumes and managing account plans to support production planning
Key attributes required:
Proven ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
Experience working within cartons, packaging, or a related manufacturing environment
Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced setting
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
High level of organisation and attention to detail
This is your chance to step into a key account role where your relationships, ideas, and commercial judgement genuinely make a difference. Apply now!