Account Manager (Retail)

Proven success, knowledge, and experience in an Account Management role within FMCG – packaging experience highly desirable but will welcome experience in other areas

Proven success, knowledge, and experience of analysing and initiating actions based on financial insights and understanding

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

to join our UK Packaging (Retail) team, supporting the Midlands and the South East.

Our team works collaboratively across regional sales, design, and site functions to deliver sustainable packaging solutions that exceed expectations.

Our business is fuelled by curious minds, and this is an incredible time to join us as a brand ambassador strengthening relationships with global brands.

This role will focus on leading the development, retention, and strategic growth of our existing portfolio across the FMCG and industrial sectors.

You will manage detailed account plans, drive margin improvements, and partner with cross-functional design and innovation teams to turn customer requirements into solution-led commercial offers.

Lead the execution of account plans to secure organic revenue growth and margin improvements within existing customers

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!