Business Development Manager | Flexibles | UK

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

Job summary

A global flexible packaging provider is seeking a Business Development Manager in Eccleston. This role involves pursuing new business opportunities, managing a pipeline, and developing proposals. Successful candidates will have a strong knowledge of the flexible packaging industry, proven success in sales, and be strategic thinkers. Competitive package provided.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business.
• Strong knowledge of the flexible packaging industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in targeted markets.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects through effective strategies.
• Develop tailored proposals and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Proven success winning new business

Strong knowledge of flexible packaging

Confident communicator

Skilled negotiator

Target-driven

Strategic thinker

Job description

Are you a sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building partnerships, and delivering creative packaging solutions that customers can’t get elsewhere?

You’ll be rewarded with a competitive package, the freedom to shape your own strategy, and the excitement of knowing you are driving both your own success and the future of the company. If you’ve been waiting for a role that offers more than just targets and instead gives you the platform to cement a prosperous career this is it!

Business Development Manager | Flexibles | UK | £60k+

A global provider in the flexible packaging industry and renowned for delivering high-quality products and services to a wide range of industries. Driven by innovation, powered by people, and trusted by clients across the world.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities for laminates, film, and flexible packaging within Bakery, Confectionery/Snacks, Pet food and Cleaning Product markets
• Building and managing a pipeline of prospects through research, networking, and outreach
• Developing tailored proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing deals
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy

Key attributes required:

• Proven success winning new business
• Strong knowledge of flexible packaging and ability to sell complex solutions
• A confident communicator and skilled negotiator
• Target-driven with a consultative approach to selling
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and act on opportunities

Take your career to the next level, don’t delay to apply, this role won’t be around for long!