Business Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Health benefits

Pension

Modern tech setup

Job summary

Grosvenor Talent Ltd is seeking a relentless Business Development Manager (100% New Business / Hunter) to drive outbound growth in the packaging manufacturing sector across the UK region. You will identify high-value targets, win new accounts and build a robust B2B pipeline aimed at long-term profitability.

Based in Bury with hybrid client visits, you’ll own the full sales cycle from cold outreach to proposals and contracts, enjoy an uncapped commission structure and a competitive salary of

Qualifications

• Packaging expertise in B2B sales within packaging manufacturing.
• Hunter mentality with a proven track record of winning cold business.
• Ability to translate client pain points into packaging specs and value propositions.
• Experience pitching to 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, and cost-optimised 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

Driving licence

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, and negotiating high-volume supply contracts.

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 (preferably 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.

Hybrid Working

It is expected that you would be onsite in Bury as much as you would be out at Client meetings. The ability to be able to commute to Bury is therefore mandatory.

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.