Business Development Manager - Any Packaging Experience (Ref: PK9398)

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - ANY PACKAGING EXPERIENCE

HOMEBASED - NO RESTRICTIONS ON TERRITORY

SALARY £OPEN (Depending on Experience) + Exceptional Commission + Car Allowance

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke printed packaging solutions, specialising in high-quality cardboard cartons. They are known for their strong technical expertise, customer-focused approach and ability to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions across a wide range of industries. Operating from a well-invested manufacturing facility, the business offers agile production capabilities, consistent product quality and support for both start-ups and established brands.

They are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their sales team. You will be responsible for managing sales relationships from the first conversation through to close, identifying new opportunities, understanding prospects challenges and working with the senior leadership and studio teams to develop creative, commercially viable solutions.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the sales function within a business that is serious about growth, has the quality and capability to support that growth and is committed to giving the tools and support you need to succeed.

This is a role for someone who is hungry, humble and driven to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and enjoys winning new business, building genuine relationships and taking ownership of the entire sales process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own sales relationships from first conversation through to close, leveraging your own experience and lead generation tools (incl. Ai) to drive opportunities
• Work closely with senior leadership and studio teams to devise creative, fit for purpose solutions for the prospects
• Manage the CRM system and use it to run fortnightly sales management meetings

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years B2B sales experience within packaging or a related industry, such as print, packaging design, consumer goods manufacturing or co-packing
• A proven track record of developing new business and successfully converting opportunities into customers
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how to manage a B2B sales cycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and communicate confidently with people at all levels
• Experience dealing with a range of stakeholders, from brand managers and procurement teams to founders and senior executives
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent organisation and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities at different stages of the sales process
• Experience using a CRM system and a disciplined approach to pipeline management
• A willingness to embrace modern sales tools and technology, including AI
• Confidence & enthusiasm to get in front of customers and build relationships face-to-face
• A self-motivated, proactive approach and a strong work ethic