Business Development Manager - E-commerce

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to join their UK Packaging Division. In this exciting role, you will be instrumental in driving growth for the E-commerce sector. Your expertise in business development will be crucial as you work closely with marketing and design teams to innovate packaging solutions. This home-based position requires frequent travel to meet clients and collaborate with teams across various locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager for a new challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven success in Business Development roles, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to meet sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and build relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams for innovative packaging.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Negotiation

Pipeline Management

Customer Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Experience in Business Development

Knowledge of FMCG

Job description

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Business Development Manager - E-commerce, Manchester

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Client:

DS Smith

Location:

Manchester, 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:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

About us

DS Smith provides innovative packaging and Point of Sale solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity, and increase profitability through supply chain optimization.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and driven individual to join as a Business Development Manager for the UK Packaging Division to support the ambitious growth plans of the Ecommerce business. This a key position within the business so looking for ambitious, customer focused individuals to come and be part of this fabulous team!

Working across the wider packaging teams and liaising with the other Sales Mangers, you will use your input and autonomy to transform the role in line with our growth strategy. This is a true Business Development role, and whilst there is a small amount of account management required, there is admin support to aid with this.

As a strong sales professional and a natural ‘people-person’, you will thrive on networking with existing and potential customers to bring in new business across the organisation. Your passion for design and innovation means you will build strong working relationship with the Marketing, Design, and Innovation teams to evaluate new packaging designs in line with customer requirements. You will be home-based but there is a strong focus on travelling to meet customers and meeting teams at our sites in our head office in London Paddington as well as other sites in Milton Keynes and Solihull.

So, if you have experience as new business development manager, have the tenacity and spirit to work in a fast-paced, entruprenurial style role and are eager for a new challenge – then we might be looking for you!

About you

• Proven success, knowledge, and experience in Business Development role within FMCG– Packaging experience desirable but will welcome experience in other areas
• Experience of working with E-commerce product would be highly advantageous
• A Full driving license
• A strong ability to work independently & remotely with travel as needed
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to deal with conflict and challenge both externally and internally
• Driven to meet sales targets
• Proven success, knowledge, and experience with pipeline management and sales reporting
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders around the business
• Ability to deliver dynamic & professional presentations
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Location: This is a full time, home-based role with frequent travel to our customers and offices in Milton Keynes, Paddington and Solihull as required