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
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year