Business Development Manager | Cartons - any packaging sales experience suitable | UK

Mercury Search and Selection; St Helens; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business in bespoke printed carton packaging. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the sales cycle, securing contracts, and maintaining strong client relationships. Proven experience in packaging sales is essential. This role offers excellent salary potential with a top-tier commission scheme, promoting a results-oriented sales environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, ideally in packaging.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and close deals effectively.
• Experience in managing sales forecasts and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities for printed carton packaging.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure feasibility and quality control.
• Attend trade shows to enhance market visibility.

Skills

Business development experience in packaging

Strong sales skills

Excellent presentation skills

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Imagine being welcomed into a role with autonomy, strong support, and the chance to build lasting client relationships in a business that values quality, communication, and reliability?

A highly regarded, rapidly growing specialist in bespoke printed carton packaging is looking for their next Business Development Manager! An exciting opportunity to increase your earning potential with a fantastic commission scheme. You’ll work with premium brands across cosmetics, food & drink, pharmaceuticals and household goods, helping them bring standout packaging to market!

Business Development Manager | Cartons - any packaging sales experience suitable | UK | Excellent Salary & Best in Industry Commission Scheme

A specialist print & packaging company creating high‑quality, bespoke printed cartons, with full in‑house design, reprographics and manufacturing. Part of a leading group, they partner with large multinationals and independent businesses alike providing packaging solutions with superior materials and exacting standards of finish to exceed client expectations!

You will be responsible for:

• Developing new business opportunities, approaching and securing contracts for printed carton packaging
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation, proposal & quote preparation, negotiation, to closing deals
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients & key stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Collaborating with design, production & technical teams to ensure feasibility, cost efficiency and quality control of packaging solutions
• Meeting and exceeding sales targets, revenue goals and margins
• Attending trade shows, exhibitions or industry events to enhance market visibility and generate leads

Key attributes required:

• Proven business development experience in packaging
• Strong sales skills with the ability to win contracts, negotiate terms and close deals
• Excellent presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Strategic thinking, ability to develop pipelines and prioritise leads
• Able to manage sales forecasts, reports and presentations for senior management

If you’re a results‑oriented sales professional with a passion for packaging excellence, we want to hear from you!