Business Development Manager

Grosvenor Talent Ltd; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosvenor Talent is recruiting a Business Development Manager for Bury, focusing on 100% new business with an uncapped commission structure. The role covers hybrid working and regional coverage, offering £45k-£55k (DOE) plus uncapped commission.

The successful candidate will lead outbound growth in the packaging manufacturing sector, targeting FMCG, e-commerce, and logistics clients, with a strong emphasis on closing high-value contracts.

Qualifications

• Packaging sales experience in B2B packaging manufacturing.
• Hunter mentality with a proven track record of winning cold business.
• Consultative pitching translating client pain points into packaging specs and value propositions.
• Strong negotiation with C-suite and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure high-value commercial clients across target verticals (FMCG, e-commerce, food & beverage, logistics).
• Own the full outbound sales cycle from cold prospecting, discovery, and site visits to technical proposals and contract execution.
• Partner with internal designers to present bespoke, sustainable packaging solutions to procurement leaders.
• Consistently build and manage a pipeline to hit and exceed revenue targets.

Skills

Packaging Expertise

Hunter Mentality

Consultative Pitching

Negotiation Power

Driver's License

Job description

Business Development Manager (100% New Business / Hunter), Bury, £45k-£55k (DOE), + uncapped commission

Industry: Packaging Manufacturing

Location: Bury / Hybrid / Regional Coverage

Are you a relentless deal-closer who thrives on opening new doors and building high-value B2B pipelines from scratch? My Client, part of a rapidly growing business are expanding their commercial footprint and looking for a target-driven Business Development Manager to lead their outbound growth across the packaging manufacturing sector.

This is a pure hunter role designed for a sales professional who loves the thrill of winning new accounts, negotiating high-volume supply contracts, and leaving account maintenance to someone else.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, target, and secure high-value commercial clients across target verticals (FMCG, e-commerce, food & beverage, logistics).
• Own the full outbound sales cycle from cold prospecting, discovery, and site visits to technical proposals and contract execution.
• Partner with internal designers to present bespoke, sustainable, and cost-optimised packaging solutions to procurement leaders.
• Consistently build and manage a pipeline to hit and exceed revenue targets.

What We’re Looking For

• Packaging Expertise: Proven track record in B2B sales within packaging manufacturing (corrugated, flexible, rigid, or sustainable materials).
• Pure Hunter Mentality: Highly self‑motivated, resilient, and proactive with a demonstrated history of winning cold business.
• Consultative Pitching: Ability to translate client pain points into technical packaging specs and value-driven propositions.
• Negotiation Power: Comfortable pitching to C-suite, operations heads, and corporate procurement teams.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for client meetings.

What’s in It for You

• Uncapped commission structure with high earning potential for top performers.
• Full health benefits package, pension scheme, and modern tech setup.

Business Development Manager (100% New Business / Hunter), Bury, £45k-£55k (DOE), + uncapped commission

Grosvenor Talent is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is treated less favourably on the basis of a protected characteristic as defined under the Equality Act 2010.If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Grosvenor Talent operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business in accordance with applicable legislation.