Northern Business Development Manager

Job Title: Northern Business Development Manager – Paper Products

Salary: £30k to £40k basic (depending on experience) plus commission

Location: Northern England

Reference: J6847

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Are you an ambitious and results-driven individual with a passion for business development? An independent supplier of paper products to merchants and packaging companies is seeking a talented Business Development Manager to join its dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company committed to delivering excellence, and help contribute to their continued success, with significant rewards for your achievements.

• Develop and implement effective business development strategies to identify and secure new clients and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential customers, distributors, and industry influencers.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor activities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, product lines, and target customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services to clients.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the company.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals with customers, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and best practices.

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or in a similar role.
• A good understanding of paper products and knowledge of the industry with contacts in merchant circles.
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret market data.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience, to be discussed at the interview.
• Competitive commission structure.
• Company car provided.
• Mobile phone.
• Laptop.
• Free parking on‑site.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.