UK National | Home Based
£55,000 - £65,000 Basic + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance
Are you an accomplished Business Development Manager with over 10 years' experience in the packaging industry? Do you have a proven track record of winning national accounts and delivering sustained revenue growth?
We're partnering with a leading packaging manufacturer to recruit a commercially driven Business Development Manager to spearhead new business development across the UK. This is a strategic, national role focused on securing high-value opportunities across manufacturing, food & beverage, logistics, e-commerce, FMCG and industrial markets.
The salary and package have been benchmarked against comparable senior national packaging sales roles in the UK, where experienced Business Development Managers typically command £60,000-£75,000 basic salaries, uncapped bonus schemes and company car or car allowance.
The Role
Drive new business growth across the UK.
Identify, develop and secure major national accounts.
Build relationships with procurement, operations and senior decision-makers.
Deliver consultative packaging solutions that improve cost, efficiency and sustainability.
Develop strategic sales plans and manage a robust pipeline.
Work closely with technical, commercial and operational teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Represent the business at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.
The Candidate
Minimum 10 years' sales experience within the packaging industry (essential).
Proven success winning and developing major UK accounts.
Strong knowledge of packaging products and solution-based selling.
Excellent commercial, negotiation and presentation skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage a national territory.
Full UK driving licence.
Package
£55,000 - £65,000 basic salary
Company car or car allowance
Private healthcare
Contributory pension
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Laptop, mobile phone and all business expenses
Genuine career progression within a growing, market-leading packaging businessWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year