Sales Executive Sales Executive Knottingley, Eng, Gb, Wf11 0Hp Jul 7, 2026

This Sales Account Executive position is a challenging and complex office-based role, providing regular contact with customers and other functions within Ardagh, to ensure all our customers receive an excellent level of service. The successful applicant will need to be a highly motivated individual with exceptional administration skills. This position would be suited to someone with experience in a sales administration environment, with the ability to identify and respond to customer enquiries and carry out all sales administration procedures to a high level of detail.

Responsibilities

• Input of customer orders, contracts, forecasts and price files into the SAP system, to maintain an accurate reference point.
• Carry out administrative procedures within the Sales department, such as processing invoices and credit requests in accordance with the Ardagh Standard Process and Procedures.
• Monitor and control new product development requirements liaising with National Account Managers, customers (including internal and external customer site visits), product design and manufacturing.
• Respond to customer enquiries, liaising with other departments and or Plants to resolve queries, solve problems and maintain a high-quality service.
• Monitor sales information on customer performance, stock levels, stock invoicing, slow moving stock and mould equipment so that problems can be identified and dealt with efficiently.

Required skills / qualifications

• Be customer focused with strong administration skills
• Be able to manage multiple tasks
• Have excellent communication and influencing skills
• A high level of Excel proficiency (including pivot tables etc)
• SAP system experience preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of our glass containers & the manufacturing process would also be advantageous

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period

Role Profile available on request.

Closing Date: 20th July 2026

This role is open to internal and external applicants.

Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.