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DS Smith

Customer Engagement Manager

DS Smith

. Lead the business in growing and strengthening strategic partnerships by showcasing expertise, packaging innovations, and sustainable solutions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeFordham • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in customer engagement strategies, account-based marketing, and workshop facilitation, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation in the B2B sector. Proven ability to translate market insights into actionable business opportunities while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Customer Engagement Strategy DevelopmentAccount-Based MarketingWorkshop FacilitationPresentation SkillsMarket Insights Translation

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Hard Skills
B2B MarketingSales EnablementCustomer Insights AnalysisEvent CoordinationCommercial Mindset
Soft Skills
StorytellingCollaborationProactive AttitudePublic SpeakingStakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
PowerPointVirtual Collaboration ToolsCRM SystemsEvent Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in BusinessDegree in MarketingDegree in Sales
Industry Keywords
FMCGManufacturingRetailSustainabilityInnovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the business in growing and strengthening strategic partnerships by showcasing expertise, packaging innovations, and sustainable solutions
  • Develop and deliver the UK&I Customer Engagement strategy and roadmap
  • Align customer engagement activity to strategic customers, growth opportunities, account plans, and business objectives
  • Act as the strategic facilitator and “Voice of the Customer” back into DS Smith
  • Create inspiring physical, virtual, and hybrid workshop experiences across Customer Innovation Hubs and customer locations
  • Translate market intelligence, category dynamics, and supply chain insights into targeted Account-Based Marketing programmes
  • Coach and mentor a team member supporting day-to-day activity at the Customer Impact Centre
  • Design, facilitate, and deliver tailored customer workshops, webinars, and inspiration sessions
  • Maintain and refresh Customer Innovation Hub experiences
  • Build presentation assets and co-create pitch materials aligned with account plans, tenders, and ABM priorities
  • Feed customer insights back into the business to shape priorities, innovation, and growth opportunities
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Sustainability, and Design & Innovation teams
  • Measure and report customer engagement metrics, CRM-linked opportunities, Net Promoter Score, and event ROI

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in a customer-facing B2B marketing, sales enablement, or customer engagement role within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or agency environments
  • Degree or professional qualification in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline – desirable
  • A passion for packaging, innovation and sustainability
  • Ability to bring customer, consumer and market insights to life through compelling storytelling and engagement experiences
  • Outstanding presentation, public speaking, and workshop facilitation skills
  • Track record of engaging senior decision-makers and large audiences
  • Strong commercial mindset
  • Ability to translate consumer trends, sustainability priorities, and category insights into tangible business opportunities
  • Proficient in PowerPoint, virtual collaboration tools (360° virtual environments/webinars), and end-to-end event/vendor coordination
  • Energetic, proactive self-starter with a collaborative spirit
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing diverse stakeholders across a matrix organisation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme