Business Development Manager

Location: UK Nationwide (Field Based)
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + Company Car

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established and growing packaging business. This is a national field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities and growing relationships with customers across a range of industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with a proven background in the packaging industry who enjoys winning new business and building long-term customer partnerships.

• Develop new business opportunities across the UK.
• Identify and convert new customers within target markets.
• Manage the full sales process from prospecting through to order completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial agreements and close sales.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM system.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and industry exhibitions.

• Previous business development or sales experience within the packaging industry is essential.
• Proven track record of generating and winning new business.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a national sales territory independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

• £50,000-£55,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• Company car
• Company pension
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Ongoing training and career development

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