Business Development Manager | Corrugated | East Midlands & East Anglia

Mercury Search and Selection; St Helens; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK corrugated packaging manufacturer seeks a Business Development Manager to enhance their market presence. The successful candidate will manage existing accounts and identify new business opportunities across horticulture, retail, and e-commerce sectors. Key attributes include proven business development success, strong communication, and negotiation skills. This role offers a base salary of £55k with additional OTE and a car package, within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success in business development or B2B sales.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Excellent relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing existing accounts while identifying new opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with clients for retention and satisfaction.
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet client specifications.

Skills

Business development experience in corrugated packaging

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Step into a high-impact role within a well-established UK-based corrugated packaging manufacturer with over a century of industry expertise. Backed by a larger group of independent packaging companies, this organisation is known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to clients in fast-moving sectors like horticulture, retail and e-commerce. You'll have the freedom to shape your approach, backed by a supportive, agile team and a trusted name in the industry.

Business Development Manager |Corrugated|East Midlands & East Anglia |£55k basic +OTE + car package

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing existing accounts, while identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Building strong, lasting relationships with existing clients to ensure retention and satisfaction
• Targeting customers in the horticulture, e-commerce, food, and industrial sectors, delivering engaging sales presentations and bespoke proposals
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet client specifications and drive value
• Monitoring industry developments, competitor activity, and market trends to stay ahead

Key attributes required:

• Demonstrable success in business development or B2B sales within the corrugated packaging industry
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship builder

Ready to bring your industry expertise to a business that values quality, relationships, and results?
Apply now and take the next step in your sales career.