New Business Development Manager in Northampton, Northamptonshire

A brilliant opportunity has come up to work with a fantastic packaging supplier of corrugated packaging and other packaging consumables who has been established since for 20+ years. They have a very innovative approach to the industry and continue to grow each year especially in these specific Ecommerce, Freight, Logistics, 3PL and Manufacturing. The company are now seeking a Business Development Manager to develop an existing portfolio, but also bring on new customers in the above sectors.

Business Development Manager

Location – Northampton

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE + commission/bonus (OTE £80,000)

Benefits: Car allowance (Very Generous), 22 days holiday plus bank which rises to 25, health cash plan, 5% matched pension, shares scheme, laptop, mobile, plus exciting opportunities to grow within the company.

Responsibilities Include:

• You will proactively drive new business through the markets above and will look to achieve £250,000 in new business.
• Manage the existing portfolio where you will create extra opportunities to grow the customer base.
• You will be driven to succeed and will also have the ability to work with a highly effective sales support team in order to maximise the service of the company.
• Be able to deal with new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, services prospection, negotiation and commercial follow up of UK customers and branching out further afield acting in the markets targeted by the organisation.
• You will be able to manage your time and diary effectively to achieve set KPI’s.
• You will be working with internal stakeholders on an international scale to ensure a smooth transition through the sales process.
• Promote the company and its business.

Essential

• A good understanding of Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong account management and new business skills.
• Sound experience in a sales environment is key and ideally from the following industries: Packaging, Distribution, 3PL, Freight, Logistics, Pallet.
• Strong technical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbally.
• Experience of closing and negotiation techniques.
• Adaptable and flexible on managing workload.

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If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your current CV to (url removed) "SER-IN"