Business Development Manager

Crossley Scott; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus structure

Pension & benefits package

Career progression in a fast-growing business

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Scotland is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK market. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and delivering tailored packaging solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in business development, particularly in food packaging or FMCG. This role offers a performance-related bonus structure and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development, ideally in food packaging or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of packaging trends and sustainability challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, target-driven, and commercially minded.
• Based in Scotland, with flexibility to travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow sales in the food packaging sector.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Identify new market opportunities and create tailored proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Target-driven mentality

Job description

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Business Development Manager - (Food Packaging) -Scotland

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for innovation in food packaging? We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our growing team in Scotland.

About the Role:

As our Business Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving growth across the UK market. You’ll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and delivering tailored packaging solutions that meet the needs of leading food and beverage brands.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute strategies to grow sales in the food packaging sector.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Identify new market opportunities and create tailored proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.

About You:

• Proven track record in business development, ideally in food packaging or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of packaging trends and sustainability challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, target-driven, and commercially minded.
• Based in Scotland, with flexibility to travel when needed.

Salary & Benefits

• Performance-related bonus structure
• Pension & benefits package
• Career progression in a fast-growing business

Please apply directly by sharing a copy of your CV to me - [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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