Business Development Manager

Overview

In this role you drive growth for a growing packaging business by winning new customers and expanding a substantial existing portfolio. You will target the UK market, including major food chains, while collaborating with marketing to build a sustainable pipeline. The position offers a clear expansion path during an exciting period of company growth and impact on strategic accounts. You will shape commercial opportunities and deliver measurable revenue impact.

Pay / Benefits

• car allowance
• pension contribution
• health cash plan
• life insurance
• company credit card
• laptop & mobile

Responsibilities

• Win new business across the UK and build a robust sales pipeline
• Manage and develop an existing customer portfolio worth 2,000,000+
• Cultivate relationships with major food chain customers
• Target local businesses with spend 25,000-100,000+
• Collaborate with marketing to leverage campaigns and accelerate growth
• Develop new accounts and become the primary contact for customers
• Play a pivotal role in the company’s expansion and market presence

Key requirements

• Proven track record in Business Development, Area Sales or Technical Sales
• Hunter mentality with passion for winning new business
• Packaging industry experience desirable, especially primary packaging
• Ideally experience with Food, Vendor/Beverage sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, able to manage own territory
• Experience managing a significant customer portfolio (advantageous)

• relationship-building
• self-motivation
• driven/hunter mindset
• excellent communication
• proactive networking
• cross-functional collaboration

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