Business Development Manager - Corrugated Packaging

Future Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance market presence in the northern UK region. The ideal candidate will focus on generating new business and managing existing accounts, with previous sales experience in the corrugated or similar packaging sector being essential. Responsibilities include building client relationships and preparing sales reports. Excellent communication and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in corrugated, packaging or FMCG is essential.
• Strong strategic thinker with excellent relationship-building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve personal objectives by maintaining a sales pipeline.
• Prepare and submit sales reports timely.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs.

Skills

Previous sales experience in corrugated or similar packaging

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong analytical skills

Excellent negotiation skills

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Business Development Manager - Corrugated Packaging

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Client:

Future Recruitment

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is one of the UK's largest independent corrugated packaging manufacturers. Their converting services range from high volume transit cases to retail ready packaging and they offer a full service in all customer box design requirements to clients in FMCG and Food markets.

They are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team. You will be a crucial part in expanding market presence in the northern region. Focusing on identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with decision makers and ensuring sales growth and profitability. The role will be a mix of generating new business and managing existing accounts

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve personal objectives by building and maintaining a pipeline to deliver against budget, ensuring SLAs and stock agreements are adhered to for mutual benefit
• Enhance your job knowledge through educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and maintaining personal networks
• Accurately maintain the sales pipeline to fit regional needs, as documented in 1-2-1 meetings with the Regional Sales Manager
• Develop and communicate a clear sales strategy for your geographical area with the Regional Sales Manager
• Ensure customer contracts and agreements are meticulously filed and maintained, and that Paper Price Index reviews are carried out in accordance with customer SLAs
• Build a strong relationship with Operations to understand and meet the needs of the factories
• Timely preparation and submission of sales reports
• Engage with current and new customers to determine their needs
• Meet potential clients in person to convert, close, and secure new business
• Work with design and technical teams to find innovative solutions to customer problems, turning challenges into value for the company

Requirements:

• Previous sales experience in corrugated, packaging or similar related FMCG is essential
• Strong strategic thinker with excellent relationship-building and key account management
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent negotiation skills to navigate complex business scenarios