Business Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established packaging manufacturer with over 50 years of success. Serving a wide range of industries including industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, engineering, retail, and FMCG, this leading packaging company is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to support continued growth and further their career.

Business Development Manager – Packaging

£45,000 to £55,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Package

Location: Sheffield

What’s on Offer

• Choice of Hybrid/Diesel/Petrol company car or car allowance
• 20% bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Healthcare & pension scheme
• Laptop & phone provided

This is a field-based role with some time spent in the office. Due to sustained growth, our client is now looking for a motivated individual who can generate new business opportunities while managing and developing an existing portfolio worth £1–2 million. You’ll also be targeted to bring in an additional £250,000–£400,000 in new revenue.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will:

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across targeted markets
• Manage, develop, and grow an existing customer portfolio
• Analyse market trends, growth areas, and partnership opportunities
• Lead negotiations and follow up on commercial activity with UK customers, as well as support expansion into new territories
• Contribute to sales budget planning, monitor revenue and margins, and help drive business performance
• Promote the company’s image, values, and initiatives within the industry

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered, you will have:

• Packaging sales experience ideally in Corrugated & Timber however other areas of the industry will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of the UK packaging market, ideally across the Midlands, Yorkshire, and Northwest regions
• Proven ability to generate new business and build lasting customer relationships
• A strong commercial mindset and customer-first approach
• Technical interest in packaging products and solutions
• A solid track record within the packaging sector in a sales/business development role

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed). "SER-IN"