Sales Executive

Company:  Darley Limited
Location: Burton upon Trent
Closing Date: 16/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Join Darley Limited as a Sales Executive and enjoy a rewarding career with a competitive salary plus bonus scheme, flexible working hours, and exciting travel opportunities across Europe. Be part of a vibrant team in a company known for its supportive culture, development opportunities and commitment to sustainability.


Why Darley Limited? Established in 1827, Darley Limited is a leader in print packaging and bespoke design solutions, renowned for our wet glue labels. We support prestigious brands in the food, alcoholic beverage, and soft drink markets, producing over 5 billion labels annually and distributing to over 30 countries across 4 continents. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation makes us a preferred partner in the industry.


What We Offer



  • Competitive Salary: £32k - £38k, based on experience.
  • Bonus Scheme: Individual/Company performance-based bonus scheme.
  • Professional Growth: Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture: Join a friendly and inclusive team environment.
  • Sustainability Focus: Be part of a company committed to environmental responsibility.
  • Fun Perks: Social committee organising team outings and company events

Hours & Location: Work Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with flexibility around start and finish times to suit your lifestyle. Enjoy a balanced 35-hour working week at our offices in Burton on Trent, where you'll collaborate with a dynamic team in an engaging, onsite role.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage a diverse portfolio of customers from the brewing, soft drinks, and food sectors.
  • Attend regular review meetings (virtually or face-to-face) with customers.
  • Oversee new projects with support from Darley stakeholders.
  • Assist with tender pricing and e-auctions.
  • Conduct monthly sales forecasting and prepare annual sales budgets.
  • Develop and expand the existing customer base while opening new accounts.
  • Maintain customer contracts and databases year-round.
  • Promote sustainability by advocating for paper-based packaging solutions over plastic.
  • Provide regular updates to senior managers and directors.
  • Travel throughout the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe as required.

Required Skills



  • Minimum of 2 years sales experience.
  • Knowledge of the print and packaging industry (advantageous but not essential).
  • Strong communication skills, adaptable to various expertise levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Being able to manage your own workload
  • Excellent telephone and email etiquette.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.

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