Business Development Manager

Smithers; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth in packaging testing services. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background in consumer brands or FMCG industries, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This client-facing role requires travel across the UK and Ireland, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record of service sales, ideally in technical sales or consultancy services.
• Experience focusing on large consumer brands or FMCG industries.
• Flexibility to travel, covering the UK & Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and execute a field sales strategy focused on distribution and packaging testing services.
• Drive profitable sales growth and manage client relationships.
• Navigate complex, fast-moving markets with strategic and hands-on execution.

Skills

Service sales experience

Exceptional communication skills

Relationship building

Ability to thrive in technical environments

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 team. In 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.