Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
North of England | £50,000 – £55,000 Basic Salary | Company Car | Bonus + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for a high-performing Business Development Manager to cover the North of England for a well-established packaging solutions provider. This is a field-based, growth-focused role with responsibility for driving new business and developing existing customer accounts across a wide range of industrial sectors.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing new opportunities across the region while managing and growing established accounts within the packaging sector. This is a consultative, solution-led sales role where you will work closely with customers to deliver cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business across the North of England
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of packaging customers
• Sell a range of packaging solutions into industrial and manufacturing clients
• Conduct regular customer meetings, site visits, and technical reviews
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and commercial agreements
• Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers
• Achieve regional sales targets and contribute to overall business growth

About You

• Proven background in packaging sales (essential)
• Strong experience in business development and account management
• Ability to operate in a consultative, solution-led sales environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Basic salary: £50,000 – £55,000 DOE
• Company car
• Performance-related bonus
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Long-term career progression within a growing packaging business

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