Sales Executive

Overview

This Sales Account Executive position is a challenging office-based role with regular contact with customers and internal teams to ensure a high level of service. The successful applicant will be highly motivated with strong administration skills and experience in a sales administration environment, capable of handling customer enquiries and carrying out sales administration procedures with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Input of customer orders, contracts, forecasts and price files into the SAP system to maintain an accurate reference point.
• Process invoices and credit requests in accordance with the Ardagh Standard Process and Procedures.
• Monitor and support new product development by liaising with National Account Managers, customers (including site visits), product design and manufacturing.
• Respond to customer enquiries, liaise with other departments or plants to resolve queries and maintain high-quality service.
• Monitor sales information on customer performance, stock levels, stock invoicing, slow-moving stock and mould equipment to identify and address issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong administration skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• High level of Excel proficiency (including pivot tables)
• SAP experience preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of glass containers and the manufacturing process is advantageous

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• 37 hours per week Monday – Friday, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
• Support for development and progression tailored to individual aspirations and business opportunities
• Private healthcare via AXA
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Occupational Health and cycle-to-work scheme
• Family-friendly policies and Company Sick Pay after qualifying period

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions. We have a long history dating back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company (founded 1932) and employ more than 20,000 people with revenues of around $10 billion, with a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Ardagh is committed to sustainability and innovation, aiming to reduce environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.