Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Midlands Region | £45,000 – £50,000 Base Salary | Company Car | Bonus + Benefits

We are seeking a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to cover the Midlands region for a well-established and growing packaging solutions business. This is a field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities while also managing and expanding existing customer accounts.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying, targeting, and securing new customers across a range of industrial and manufacturing sectors, while also developing long-term relationships with existing accounts. Working in a consultative, solution-led way, you will position packaging and consumable solutions that deliver operational efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business across the Midlands region through proactive prospecting and networking
• Manage and grow an existing customer base
• Sell packaging solutions and/or adhesive-based products into industrial customers
• Conduct site visits, customer meetings, and technical discussions
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and pricing strategies
• Develop long-term relationships with key decision-makers
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to regional growth strategy

About You

• Proven background in packaging, adhesives, or related consumables/industrial sales
• Strong track record in new business development and account growth
• Consultative sales approach with the ability to understand technical requirements
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Basic salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE
• Company car
• Bonus scheme (performance related)
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Long-term development opportunities within a growing business

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