Business Development Manager | Corrugated | South East UK

Mercury Search and Selection; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent packaging group in the UK seeks a Business Development Manager to spearhead sales across various sectors. The role involves actively winning new business, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating on tailored packaging solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in packaging sales and a consultative approach to customer challenges. This position offers up to £70k with additional commission, highlighting the opportunity for career growth within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in packaging sales.
• Ability to understand customer challenges and pain points.
• Good understanding of corrugated packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Proactively win and develop new business across various sectors.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement to delivery.
• Attend exhibitions and marketing events to generate leads.
• Work closely with internal teams to create sustainable packaging solutions.
• Analyze competitors to identify gaps or opportunities.

Skills

Packaging sales

Consultative mindset

Understanding of corrugated packaging

Relationship building

Ambition

Job description

Business Development Manager | Corrugated | South East UK | Up to £70k + Commission

Do you want to grow your career with a forward-thinking company? If you’re a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities and closing deals, this is the opportunity to make a real impact. Join a collaborative, high-energy team where your ambition is supported and your success contributes to the company’s growth.

Join one of the UK’s largest and most ambitious independent packaging groups at a pivotal time of growth. With a broad product portfolio, this role offers genuine scope to drive value, creativity and commercial impact. You’ll be at the forefront of helping customers optimise their packaging strategies while unlocking significant upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

You will be responsible for:

• Proactively winning and developing new business across high-growth sectors including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing and logistics
• Managing the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to delivery, ensuring client requirements are met
• Attending exhibitions and marketing events to strengthen brand visibility and generate leads
• Working closely with internal teams to create tailored, cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions
• Analysing competitors to identify gaps or opportunities

Key attributes required:

• A proven track record in packaging sales
• A consultative mindset with the ability to understand customer challenges and pain points
• Good understanding of corrugated packaging solutions
• Ambitious and career-driven

If you want a company where innovation, sustainability and customer success are at the heart of everything, then get in touch today!