Trainee Sales Executive – Liquid Inks

Salary : up to £40k pa + car allowance & sales commissions Southern UK | Remote-based with travel | Full-Time | Training & Development Provided Are you currently working as an in-plant ink technician, account management or within a production setting in the packaging industry? Do you know inks inside out and are ready to take the next step into a sales role? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to break into the world of technical sales with full support and mentorship from an experienced team. The Opportunity : Our client – a leading UK-based manufacturer of specialist liquid inks – is looking to recruit a Trainee Sales Executive to support business growth across the Southern UK region. The role is ideal for someone either in account management or with hands-on ink experience (e.g., in-plant technician or print room operative) who understands ink performance, application challenges, and production environments – and now wants to take that knowledge into the commercial space. Your Role : You will be trained and supported to : Engage with new and existing customers in various packaging sectors. Learn how to identify new business opportunities for solvent-based and water-based liquid inks. Arrange and attend customer visits , building confidence in presenting solutions and understanding customer needs. Work alongside technical colleagues to support product trials , problem-solving, and customer training. Develop the skills to manage accounts , grow relationships, and contribute to long-term partnerships. Assist in preparing proposals , learning the sales process from first contact through to order placement and follow-up. What You’ll Bring : Ink knowledge and production experience – perhaps as an in-plant technician, press operator, or ink room specialist. A genuine interest in sales and customer relationships . Willingness to learn, travel, and grow in a commercially driven role. Good communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude . What You’ll Gain : Structured training and mentoring from an experienced UK sales team. Exposure to technical and commercial aspects of ink sales. The chance to visit a wide variety of customers across Southern UK. Be part of an innovative company that values expertise, service, and product performance. About the Company : With purpose-built manufacturing facilities and a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, our client is a respected independent manufacturer in the liquid inks and coatings space. They serve the packaging and print sectors both in the UK and globally, offering flexible, high-performance solutions. Interested? If you’re ready to take your ink experience out on the road and step into a rewarding career in sales, we’d love to hear from you. If you have registered with us and wish to use your existing details to apply for this vacancy please login here. If you would like to register with us please click here To apply for this vacancy fill in the form below. The following fields are required. We ask that you only apply for any of our vacancies if you are resident in the UK and you work / have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors . Forename (required)

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