Business Development Manager

Antalis; Churwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus structure

Company Car/Allowance

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Industry-leading products

Pension & life assurance

Flexible holiday scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Antalis is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across the North region in the UK. You will build key customer relationships, identify high-potential opportunities and convert them into long-term accounts.

You will own the sales strategy and work with cross-functional teams to expand our packaging business with value-added solutions. You will grow existing customer relationships, deliver exceptional service, and create a seamless journey from initial

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business development and account management.
• Strong knowledge of the packaging industry and market trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business across the North region and convert opportunities into long-term accounts.
• Grow existing customer relationships and identify opportunities to deliver greater value.
• Own sales strategy and execute targeted plans to strengthen the pipeline and revenue growth.
• Act as a trusted packaging adviser and recommend solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience and collaborate with cross-functional teams from opportunity to delivery.

Skills

New business development

Account management

Packaging industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Packaging Division as a Business Development Manager!

You will build strong customer relationships, grow accounts and drive new business across the North region, playing a key role in expanding our packaging business through innovative, value added customer solutions.

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Driving new business across the North, identifying high-potential opportunities and converting them into valuable, long-term customer accounts.
• Growing existing customer relationships, developing a deep understanding of their businesses and identifying opportunities to deliver greater value.
• Taking ownership of your sales strategy, building and executing targeted plans that strengthen your pipeline and deliver ambitious revenue growth.
• Acting as a trusted packaging adviser, providing expert, consultative guidance and recommending solutions that respond to each customer's specific commercial and operational needs.
• Delivering an outstanding customer experience, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless journey from initial opportunity through to delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus structure
• Company Car/Allowance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to work with industry-leading products and solutions
• Company contributory pension and life assurance schemes
• Flexible buy/sell holiday scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Requirements

What you'll bring to the role:

• A motivated and ambitious mindset, with the drive to seek out opportunities, exceed targets and deliver results.
• A proven track record in new business development and account management, with experience winning new customers while successfully growing existing accounts.
• Strong knowledge of the packaging industry, with a clear understanding of market trends, customer needs and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• A natural ability to build strong relationships with key decision-makers, establishing trust and developing partnerships that create long-term value.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex sales conversations and confidently take opportunities from initial engagement through to close