Account Manager – Screen Printing Inks for Textiles
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Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 3552
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Avient Corporation is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 77% match
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 21% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Reporting to the Sales Director this is an individual contributor role with full ownership of the assigned territory, including delivery of sales and margin objectives.
The role will focus on managing and expanding an existing portfolio of customers across the EMEA region, while proactively developing new business in partnership with distribution channels, and consistently deliver against annual sales and margin objectives.
We expect a candidate who can engage and sell at all levels of an organisation, build strong relationships and act as a trusted partner by understanding customer challenges and delivering effective, value driven solutions. This role requires a proactive self-starter who can work independently, take ownership of their territory, and deliver results. Up to 75% travel overseas and domestic is required.
Proven sales experience and a strong background in textile screen printing and application are preferred, however, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver Profitable revenue growth, through existing accounts and new business development.
- Achieve annual sales and margin targets.
- Manage and grow a defined portfolio of customers, identifying opportunities to expand market share and capture new business.
- Develop and execute account plans, sales strategies and budgets aligned to regional and global business objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders across customer organisations.
- Position Avient Specialty Inks as a solutions provider by understanding customer needs.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including technical and regional sales, to deliver value-based solutions.
- Proactively prospect and develop new business, maintaining a healthy and robust sales pipeline.
- Prospecting and cold calling.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to ensure profitable growth.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunity and mitigate risk.
- Create and maintain accurate CRM records including opportunities, customer interactions, and business wins and losses.
Bachelor’s Degree or equal exp - completed.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Avient Corporation holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.