Job Details

Territory Manager

Job Description
Territory Manager andndash; M5 Corridor (Southwest region)
Join a market leader and drive your sales career forward

  • Salary: Up to andpound;40,000 per annum (negotiable on experience) + bonus/OTE, Company car (or allowance) plus benefits
  • Hours: 37.5 per week, Mondayandndash;Friday (9:00amandndash;5:00pm)
  • Sector: Design & Manufacturing (Packaging Solutions)


Unpack a rewarding sales career with Macfarlane/GWP Packaging
At Macfarlane Packaging, weandrsquo;re in the business of protecting what matters - our people, our customers, and the planet. Weandrsquo;re equally passionate about protecting and growing careers, offering stability, innovation, and opportunity within a business thatandrsquo;s been leading the packaging sector for over 75 years.

Our fast-paced, results-driven culture rewards high performance and ambition, providing real scope for personal and professional growth. If youandrsquo;re ready to take control of your earnings and career progression, this could be the perfect next step.

Your Role: Territory Manager
GWP Packaging, part of the Macfarlane Group and based in Cricklade, designs and manufactures innovative, high-performance packaging solutions. As a Territory Manager youandrsquo;ll take ownership of a defined territory across the M5 Corridor, spanning Worcestershire to Bristol balancing account management with new business development (around 60/40%).

Youandrsquo;ll inherit an established portfolio generating andpound;400k annual turnover, with clear potential to grow this by at least double within the next two years. This role offers genuine scope to make your mark - combining autonomy in the field with strong support from a close-knit, experienced team.

You will be expected to spend time at our Cricklade site (typically 2-3 times per week) for planning, forecasting, and collaboration. Itandrsquo;s an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where your impact will be visible, valued, and rewarded.

What Youandrsquo;ll Be Doing

  • Create and deliver a structured business plan for your territory.
  • Plan and prioritise sales activity to deliver against company growth targets.
  • Develop existing accounts and secure new customers to maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
  • Proactively identify, target, and convert new business opportunities.
  • Build strong, lasting customer relationships through service excellence and product knowledge.
  • Adopt a consultative approach, tailoring packaging solutions to each customerandrsquo;s needs (many sales are sample led).
  • Assess profitability, negotiate effectively, and close sales with confidence.
  • Maintain comprehensive product knowledge and share expertise across the team.

What Weandrsquo;re Looking For
A field sales professional, confident in both new business development and account management. Resilient, driven, and commercially aware, you can demonstrate a proven ability to build relationships and close opportunities through a consultative, solutions-based approach.

Specifically, youandrsquo;ll bring:

  • At least two yearsandrsquo; experience in field-based B2B sales, ideally selling tangible products.
  • A track record of winning new business and nurturing/developing existing accounts.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
  • Located close to the M5 Corridor, ideally somewhere between Bristol & Worcester.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to add value by solving customer challenges.
  • Self-motivation, persistence, and energy to achieve goals independently.
  • Solid organisational and report-writing skills with attention to detail.
  • Commercial awareness and integrity in handling customer relationships.
  • Packaging sector experience is beneficial but not essential; sales experience in design or manufacturing environments is equally relevant.

Why Choose Macfarlane
We offer a competitive basic salary (negotiable based on experience) along with performance-related bonuses and a benefits package that includes:

  • 28 days annual leave (including bank/public holidays)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme to support wellbeing
  • Youandrsquo;ll also have access to continuous learning and career development, which can include accredited training with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).
  • Long service awards (10andndash;40 years)

Ready to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level
Weandrsquo;re moving quickly to find the right candidate, so apply now! Click andlsquo;Applyandrsquo; to submit your CV. All applications will be acknowledged, and we will be holding local interviews in the coming weeks.

Macfarlane/GWP Packaging is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.


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