Business Development Manager - Flexible Packaging

Business Development Manager – Flexible Packaging Solutions Permanent | UK Territory - nationally or regionally 💰 Salary: Competitive DOE + Bonus + Benefits An established and growing packaging manufacturer is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the UK market may that be nationally or regionally targeting particular markets such as: Animal Feed, Aggregates, Horticulture. Specialising in innovative protective and flexible packaging solutions, the business supplies a wide range of industrial sectors with high-quality packaging products and tailored customer solutions. With strong manufacturing capabilities and an excellent reputation within the industry, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation. 🔍 The Role This is a field-based sales position focused on driving new business opportunities, developing existing customer relationships, and identifying long-term growth across industrial and manufacturing markets throughout the UK. You will manage your own territory autonomously, delivering consultative and solution-led sales support while acting as a key commercial representative for the business. 💼 Key Responsibilities • Drive new business development and revenue growth across the UK • Identify, target, and secure new customers through proactive field sales activity • Manage and grow existing customer relationships and accounts • Conduct customer meetings, site visits, and product discussions • Deliver tailored packaging solutions aligned to customer requirements • Manage pricing discussions, quotations, negotiations, and sales pipelines • Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and activity reporting • Represent the business at industry exhibitions and networking events • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and delivery 👤 About You • Proven B2B sales experience within packaging, manufacturing, or industrial sectors • Strong track record of developing new business and achieving sales targets • Experience managing a field-based sales territory independently • Commercially aware with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills • Technically minded with the ability to understand customer requirements and production processes • Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working autonomously • Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK Packaging industry experience would be highly advantageous, particularly within flexible or protective packaging solutions. 🤝 Why Join? • Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected packaging manufacturer • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Genuine opportunity to influence commercial growth and future business development strategy • Competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits package 👉 Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more