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Business Development Manager
£45,000 – £55,000 + Car + Uncapped Commission
East Midlands
Are you a driven Business Development Manager ready to accelerate growth within a market-leading, innovative packaging company?
Do you have a passion for building strong client relationships and delivering tailored solutions across key industries in the East Midlands?
The Company
Join a globally recognised leader in innovative protective packaging solutions, serving diverse industries with sustainable, cutting-edge products. With a strong international presence and commitment to employee development, this forward-thinking organisation offers exceptional opportunities for career growth and success.
The Opportunity
Aspion is searching for an ambitious Area Sales Manager to spearhead growth across key sectors including E-commerce and Retail, Manufacturing and Industrial, Automotive and Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, and Food and Beverage.
You will represent a broad product portfolio, including capital equipment and consumable packaging solutions, playing a pivotal role in expanding market share and driving revenue growth. This role suits both a proactive, hunter-style sales professional and a relationship building account management professional, who thrives on uncovering opportunities and delivering tailored solutions that exceed client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute effective sales strategies to accelerate revenue and market penetration.
- Identify and prospect new business opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with clients, distributors, and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and loyalty.
- Conduct in-depth market research to monitor industry trends, anticipate competitor moves, and discover new growth avenues.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design bespoke solutions that deliver exceptional value.
- Travel regularly across the UK to engage directly with clients and distributors, maintaining a hands-on approach.
Job Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
- Uncapped Commission: Enjoy lucrative earning potential with a commission structure aligned to your success – £15,000 OTE
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days plus bank holidays to recharge
- Company Car: Fully provided for your business and personal use
- Exclusive Perks: Access to fantastic discount and rewards schemes
About You
- Proven success in business development or sales, particularly in winning new clients and managing existing accounts
- Experience managing distribution channel sales
- Track record selling to decision-makers in sectors such as E-commerce and Retail, Manufacturing and Industrial, Automotive and Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals, or Healthcare is highly desirable
- Experience with packaging, consumables, warehousing, automation, machinery, electronic components, technical sales, materials handling equipment, or manufacturing products is beneficial but not essential
- Results-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across the region
- Must be based in the East Midlands, covering areas from Birmingham through to Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby
Next Steps
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact with a market-leading company, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.
