Business Development Manager

Smithers Careers; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Leatherhead is seeking a driven Business Development Manager. This pivotal role focuses on planning and executing a sales strategy in distribution and packaging testing services. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, thrive in technical environments, and possess exceptional communication skills. A flexible approach to travel across the UK and Ireland is required for this client-facing position. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of service sales with a focus on large consumer brands or FMCG industries.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to thrive in technical and commercially driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and execute an industry-focused field sales strategy.
• Drive profitable sales growth and manage client relationships.
• Lead a client-focused role that requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Job description

The company

We help our clients innovate launch new products meet sustainability goals solve problems and comply with regulations through a range of trusted packaging and materials testing consulting and compliance services.

The role

Are you a driven strategic thinker with a passion for building partnerships and accelerating growth

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to join our dynamic this pivotal role you will be directly responsible for planning directing and executing an industry-focused field sales strategy with a specific focus on distribution and packaging testing services.

You will play a key role in driving profitable sales growth and managing client relationships. This is a client-facing role that requires both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.

The person

The successful candidate will be a natural hunter with a sharp commercial instinct and the ability to navigate complex fast‑moving markets. You thrive in both technical and strategic environments and can lead others while still being hands‑on.

You will have

• A proven track record of service sales with a concentrated focus in large consumer brands or FMCG industries. Ideally this experience will be in technical sales selling testing or consultancy services
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to thrive in both technical and commercially driven environments

You will also have a flexible approach to travel with 60% of the role being client facing covering UK & Ireland.

As a global employer we offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Smithers MSE Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1