Business Development Manager Cartons

Mercury Search and Selection; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Eccleston is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in carton packaging business. You will identify new opportunities, build strong relationships, and manage the sales cycle from start to finish. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, commercially minded, and has a proven track record in business development within the carton packaging sector. This role offers a competitive salary of £50k-£60k plus a car package and OTE of £70k+.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to win and develop new business within carton packaging.
• Ability to build long-term, trusted relationships with customers.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in carton packaging.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focused on new customer acquisition.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales cycle from contact to contract.
• Forecast sales activity and maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

New business development

Relationship building

Sales pipeline management

Customer needs identification

Autonomy

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Business Development Manager with the ambition to grow new carton packaging business in a quality-driven environment?

You’ll have the opportunity to drive new business growth within a well-established carton packaging business, selling high-quality, innovative, and increasingly sustainable carton solutions to major brands. With the freedom to develop your own pipeline and shape your approach, you’ll be supported by experienced estimating, design, and production teams who know cartons inside out. In return, you’ll receive the chance to progress and build long-term customer partnerships in a business that values quality, relationships, and commercial integrity.

Business Development Manager | Cartons | South UK & Midlands | £50k-£60k + car package + OTE £70k+

A leading independent printed folding carton manufacturer and full-service packaging partner. The business specialises in producing high-quality lithographic and digitally printed carton packaging, supported by in-house creative, design, and manufacturing expertise, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence. They work across a range of markets, delivering end-to-end solutions from concept through to delivery and serving a diverse portfolio of brands with reliable, efficient, and bespoke packaging solutions.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the carton packaging market
• Building and managing a strong sales pipeline focused on new customer acquisition
• Developing relationships with key decision-makers at brand owners, retailers, and contract packers
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through quotation, negotiation, and contract close
• Forecasting sales activity and maintaining accurate CRM records

Key attributes required:

• Proven ability to win and develop new business within carton packaging
• Ability to build long-term, trusted relationships with customers and stakeholdersDemonstrated strength in identifying customer needs and translating them into practical packaging solutions
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working autonomously
• Professional, credible and commercially minded approach

Ready to make your mark in carton packaging? Apply now to find out more!