Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Chinese Speaking)

Location: Corby (Onsite)

Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + performance-related bonus

Benefits: Mileage paid + uncapped bonus structure

Our client is a well-established packaging company based in Corby, supplying high-quality packaging solutions across a wide range of sectors. With a strong reputation for service, quality, and reliability, the business is looking to appoint an ambitious and commercially driven Chinese‑Speaking Business Development Manager to help accelerate growth, develop new opportunities, and expand market share.

This is a standalone, office‑based Business Development role focused on identifying, generating, and converting new business opportunities. You will be responsible for developing new accounts, re‑engaging lapsed customers, and winning business from competitors while managing your own sales pipeline from initial prospecting through to close.

As a key part of the role,
you will utilise your Chinese language skills to communicate effectively with Chinese‑speaking customers, suppliers, and prospects
, helping to build strong commercial relationships and open new business opportunities.

The position is primarily based onsite in Corby when not attending customer meetings, with regular travel to visit clients across your territory.

This is a hands‑on, individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities, making it ideal for a self‑motivated sales professional who thrives on autonomy, accountability, and achieving results.

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities
• Build relationships with Chinese‑speaking and English‑speaking customers
• Re‑engage lapsed accounts and win competitor‑held business
• Cross‑sell and upsell across the company’s full packaging product portfolio
• Promote and sell redundant or slow‑moving stock where appropriate
• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals
• Arrange and attend your own customer appointments
• Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
• Build strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Achieve and exceed revenue, margin, and activity targets
• Provide accurate pipeline forecasting and activity reporting
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events

Performance‑related bonuses are paid based on a range of factors, including:

• New business acquisition
• Revenue growth and account development
• Cross‑selling across product categories
• Successful movement of redundant stock
• Overall revenue and margin performance

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management
• Packaging industry experience is advantageous but not essential
• Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, or another Chinese dialect) and English
• Strong track record of generating and winning new business
• Confident in building relationships with customers at all levels
• Highly motivated, target‑driven, and commercially focused
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
• Proficient in managing a sales pipeline and CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence

• Basic salary up to £45,000
• Uncapped bonus potential
• Opportunity to develop and grow your own territory
• Support from an established and experienced operational team
• Clear opportunity to make a significant impact on business growth

If you’re a motivated Business Development professional with Chinese language skills and a passion for winning new business, we’d love to hear from you.