National Business Development Manager

We are pleased to be working with a Global company and market leader within the Packaging Industry, due to excellent growth we are recruiting a National Business Development Manager.THE ROLE: Reporting to the Head of Sales and Business Development, this externally based role is responsible for exceeding sales and revenue targets through acquisition of new revenue in our target markets such as the Healthcare and Chemical sectors.Building and managing relationships with new accounts in order to develop and grow contracted revenue streams Travelling across the U.K. to visit existing customers under your responsibility as well as new potential clients Act as the point of escalation for any major commercial or operational issues To deliver agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and objectives as defined by the company strategy and tactical activity plans To generate strategic relationships with key individuals within the current and target customer bases Work with the estimating and customer service teams to guarantee customer satisfaction.Preparation of sales plan pipeline, targets, CRM and KPI reporting THE CANDIDATE:Extensive experience of selling to brands, contract packers and retailers with an established personal network of contacts and relationships in target markets Excellent solution sales skills with a proven track record Knowledge of the packaging and label industry supply chain People oriented with excellent listening and communication skills Highly organised and proactive with strong planning and time management skills Able to build relationships with both external and internal stakeholders Strong negotiation skills Confident in Microsoft 365/Office Packages including PowerPoint, Word and Excel Salary: Neg D.O.EBenefits: Pension, Laptop, Company Car, Remote working.THE CONSULTANCY:Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.