Business Development Director | Protective Packaging & Systems | Midlands or South, UK | £60-70k bas

Mercury Search and Selection; St Helens; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging supplier is seeking a Business Development Director to expand market share in the aerospace and automotive sectors. The role involves developing strategies, building client relationships, and overseeing project teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions. If you are a dynamic sales leader ready to make a significant impact in key industries, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business development and sales within the packaging industry.
• Knowledge of aerospace and automotive sectors.
• Understanding of protective packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies for market expansion.
• Pursue new business opportunities in protective packaging.
• Build relationships with key clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

People management

Job description

Business Development Director | Protective Packaging & Systems | Midlands or South, UK | £60-70k basic, OTE £80k+

Our client is a prominent packaging supplier offering a comprehensive range of packaging solutions, including specialized protective packaging and advanced automation systems. With a strong presence in various industries, including aerospace and automotive, focuses on delivering custom, optimised, and efficient packaging solutions to meet diverse client needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing sales strategies to expand market share within the aerospace and automotive sectors
• Pursuing new business opportunities for protective packaging
• Building strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Offering tailored packaging solutions by understanding client needs
• Overseeing a variety of internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction

Key attributes required:

• Previous experience in business development and sales within the packaging industry to a high level
• Knowledge of the aerospace and automotive sectors
• Provable understanding of protective packaging solutions and systems
• Communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a results-oriented approach
• Excellent people management skills to oversee large projects across internal teams

If you are a dynamic sales leader passionate about protective packaging and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of packaging in critical industries.