Business Development Manager

My client is a specialist packaging company who specialise in void solutions and are looking for dynamic sales professional to join the business to focus on new business development and account management, with 80% of the role being new business focusing on areas such as eCommerce, electronics, retail, catering, industrial and more markets. This role has come up due to significant growth within the company and therefore require a strong sales professional to cover the South UK/Milton Keynes/Oxfordshire/M4 corridor to generate new leads and convert.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (OTE £15k - £20k)
Location:
Milton Keynes
Car Allowance: £5000 - £7000 per annum
Holiday: 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days)
Other Benefits:
Opportunities to grow with the business and gain extra responsibilities, growth profit scheme Other benefits such as life insurance and medical are being worked on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and recruit customers in electronic, ecommerce, manufacturing, retail, catering and industrial markets
• Manage and nurture existing accounts, ensuring strong relationships and repeat business.
• Research and identify new market trends, customer needs, and potential partnerships.
• Negotiate and close sales with both new and existing clients.
• Provide commercial follow-up and maintain high levels of customer service.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, with a focus on driving revenue growth.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure the smooth delivery of products and services to clients.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-6 years' experience in packaging solutions (Void fill, corrugated, retail packaging, consumer, transit, plastic, or POS).
• Proven track record in new business development and account management.
• Strong understanding of the UK market and packaging industry trends.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships.
• Ability to hit sales target of £200,000+
• A high level of interest in the technical aspects of packaging products.
• Sales professionals from a distribution background will be highly considered.

How to Apply:
If you would like to apply or find out more, please feel free to get in touch by calling (phone number removed) or emailing (url removed). SER-IN