Business Development Executive,

Gavin Watson Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Company car (electric)

Job summary

Gavin Watson Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth across packaging markets. You will identify new opportunities, build client relationships, and manage the full sales cycle from lead to close, working closely with production teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in packaging sales, strong negotiation and communication skills, and thrives on hitting targets in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within the packaging sector (labels, cartons, sleeves).
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the drive to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities for printed packaging (boxes, sleeves, labels and cartons).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing.
• Work closely with in-house production teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions.
• Meet and exceed sales targets in line with company growth plans.

Skills

Business development

Packaging industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

Vacancy: Business Development Executive

Gavin Watson 06/10/2026

The GT4 Group incorporating Gavin Watson Ltd and TPL Labels Ltd is a long-established, family-owned business and a leading supplier of premium printed packaging solutions. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer care, we specialise in producing labels, bespoke cartons, boxes, and sleeves for a wide range of industries. We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive with proven experience in the packaging and label sector to join our team and drive growth across both existing and new markets.

The Role

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities for printed packaging (boxes, sleeves, labels and cartons).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing.
• Work closely with our in-house production teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions.
• Meet and exceed sales targets in line with company growth plans.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable track record in business development or sales within the printed packaging industry, ideally with knowledge of either cartons, sleeves or labels.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with the drive to achieve results.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected, growing company with decades of expertise in packaging.
• Opportunity to influence and shape the company’s sales strategy.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Supportive team culture and long-term career development opportunities.

Holidays and more

• 34 days holiday per year, company contribution pension scheme, death in service benefit.
• A company car will be provided for this role which will be fully electric to comply with our sustainability goals.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your packaging career and join a company where quality and service truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.