Business Development Manager

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Customer:

Our client is a leading, globally operating labelling and packaging group, recognized for its strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. The company serves a wide range of industries, providing advanced solutions that enhance product visibility, safeguard brands, and improve supply chain performance.

With a broad international footprint of several dozen manufacturing sites and a workforce of thousands worldwide, the group has established itself as a financially solid and forward‑looking partner to leading multinational brands.

About the position:

We are looking for a highly driven Sales Manager who will play a key role in developing business in the UK market for a premium decoration alternative for pre‑printed and decorated rigid packaging.
The role is strongly hunter‑focused, targeting brand owners in Spirits, Beverages, Cosmetics and Personal Care.

You will work independently to open new accounts, present the value proposition and drive margin‑accretive growth, while collaborating with technical teams to ensure smooth customer onboarding and solution alignment.

• Prioritize new business acquisition in segments purchasing decorated glass, PET and other rigid packaging.
• Build and manage a portfolio of newly won customers, ensuring strong commercial traction.
• Actively generate leads through existing industry networks and convert high‑potential opportunities.
• Maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders at target brands, ensuring high service quality and identifying upsell potential.
• Collaborate with technical and production teams to ensure smooth feasibility checks and onboarding of new accounts.
• Provide regular market insights and support commercial planning for the sales strategy.

• Proven experience in selling packaging or related products.
• Independent, self‑starting hunter; able to build a pipeline with minimal direction.
• Mindset centered around value‑based selling.
• Someone who can identify opportunities quickly and open the right doors.
• Willingness to travel across UK.

• Full‑time contract.
• Very competitive compensation package with performance bonus and benefits.
• Company car.
• Growth opportunities within a leading global organization.
• Exposure to strategic accounts in high‑potential UK markets.
• Stable role with long‑term career development potential.
• The opportunity to participate in the sale of a revolutionary product