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Join the John Packer team

The leading specialist brass and woodwind retailers, is looking to recruit new members to join its growing team.

John Packer
  There are two exciting job opportunities at John Packer

John Packer Ltd, one of the UK's largest specialist brass and woodwind retailers, is looking to recruit new members to join its growing team.

International Sales Manager

The company — which includes renowned brands such as JP Musical Instruments, Rath Trombones, Taylor Trumpets, Sterling Musical Instruments, and Rudall Carte Woodwinds — is looking for a dynamic and driven International Sales Manager.

The successful candidate will work to sustain and expand the company's international footprint, managing a portfolio of key international accounts, as it continues to enjoy a period of considerable growth.

Accounts Assistant

Meanwhile, the company is also advertising for an Accounts Assistant to support its finance function.

John Packer Musical Instruments has won the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category on two occasions; in 2018 (then known as the Queen's Award) and more recently, in May 2025, recognising the outstanding international growth of the flourishing business.

More information:

More information on the vacancies is available by going to: https://johnpacker.co.uk/pages/vacancies. Send a CV and covering letter to: hr@johnpacker.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is February 28th.

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