Location: North of England (Liverpool to Hull corridor, down to South of Birmingham)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + commission (multiple structures available)
Office: Hull. Attendance required circa once per fortnight
A well-established, design-led packaging manufacturer with over 100 years' heritage is looking to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the UK. The business provides a full end-to-end solution, from concept and graphic design through to print, conversion and logistics, supplying premium printed folded carton solutions across multiple industries.
The Role
Identify, target and convert new business opportunities across key sectors
Manage and develop a portfolio of existing accounts
Sell bespoke, design-led packaging solutions in a consultative manner
Work closely with internal design, production and logistics teams to deliver full-service solutionsCandidate Profile
Proven B2B sales background within packaging (folded cartons highly desirable)
Strong new business hunter with a track record of opening and converting opportunities
Experience selling into sectors such as food & beverage, engineering, automotive, healthcare or pet care
Commercially credible and confident engaging at all levelsKey Requirements
Packaging background preferred. Candidates with broader, non-food-dominant packaging exposure are of particular interest
Based within the defined northern territory (no London coverage)
Willing to travel and attend the Hull office regularly
Self-motivated, target-driven and professionalThis is an opportunity to join a financially stable, independently owned business offering high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions, with flexibility in commission structure and a strong focus on long-term customer partnerships.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year