Smith Anderson

E-Commerce Packaging Opportunity (Mailer & Side Gusset)

Smith Anderson

Location: Nationwide (UK)

Target Markets: Fashion, apparel, textiles, accessories, Food & Drink, Gifts & Crafts, Manufacturing & Industry, Retail & FMCG, Sport / Outdoor

Benefits: Working with a well-established company | Innovative product / service | Excellent commission terms | Recurring commission | Sales and marketing support | Freedom & flexibility

Terms: 50% on profit of the first order and 30% on subsequent within 1 year

Deal Size: Flexible

Sales Type: Telesales / Face-to-face meetings (B2B)

Join Smith Anderson – One of the UK's Leading Paper Packaging Manufacturers

For over 160 years, Smith Anderson has been manufacturing high-quality paper packaging for some of the UK’s most recognised brands. We are a trusted supplier to leading retailers, quick service restaurants, distributors and pharmacy businesses, with a reputation built on quality, innovation, reliability and long-term customer partnerships.

As we continue to expand our presence within the fast-growing e-commerce sector, we are looking to appoint experienced independent sales agents across the UK to help accelerate our growth.

What You'll Be Selling

Our primary focus is our innovative range of paper e-commerce mailers, designed as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic mailing bags.

Our solutions offer customers:

  • High-quality paper mailing bags
  • Fully recyclable and sustainable packaging
  • Sealable mailers for e-commerce fulfilment
  • Bespoke printed solutions
  • Various sizes and specifications to suit multiple applications
  • UK manufacturing with dependable supply and service

Our product range helps businesses meet increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging while supporting their environmental objectives.

Benefits

  • Working with a well-established company

    As the description says. We are over 160 years old and house some of the leading global and national brands.

  • Innovative product / service

    Various sizes, paper quality and single use or returnable.

  • Excellent commission terms

    As starting out, looking to pay commission over the 1st year of sales.

  • Recurring commission

    As starting out, looking to pay commission over the 1st year of sales.

  • Sales and marketing support

    Full support with samples and literature as required.

Target Markets

We are looking to develop relationships across the UK’s e-commerce supply chain, including:

  • Online retailers
  • E-commerce brands
  • Third-party logistics (3PL) providers
  • Fulfilment houses
  • Retailers with direct-to-consumer operations
  • Subscription box companies
  • Fashion and apparel retailers
  • Health & beauty brands
  • Homeware and lifestyle businesses
  • Packaging distributors serving e-commerce customers

If your network already includes decision-makers responsible for packaging procurement, fulfilment or operations, we’d like to speak with you.

Ideal clients would be across Tier 1 like Amazon, Shein etc or Tier 2 like Primark, ASOS etc.  High annual volume opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking self-employed, commission-only sales professionals who already have strong relationships within the e-commerce, packaging, logistics or fulfilment industries.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • An established network of business contacts
  • Experience selling packaging, logistics or related products
  • A proactive approach to business development
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills
  • The ability to generate and manage their own pipeline
  • A passion for helping customers improve their packaging solutions

Previous experience selling packaging is advantageous but not essential if you already have access to the right customers.