Job Title: Trainee Sales Executive – Liquid Inks
Salary: up to £40k pa + car allowance & sales commissions
Location: South East / South West
Reference: J8109
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.
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.
